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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.72, 3,367.02 and 946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.72, 3,367.02 and 946.12 is: 1,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.72 : 3,367.02 = 946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.72/3,367.02 = 946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.72x = 3,367.02 × 946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.72x = 3,185,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,604.96/2,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.52

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