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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.24, 3,366.24 and 946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.24, 3,366.24 and 946 is: 1,418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.24 : 3,366.24 = 946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.24/3,366.24 = 946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.24x = 3,366.24 × 946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.24x = 3,184,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,463.04/2,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.32

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