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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246, 3,369.68 and 1,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246, 3,369.68 and 1,151.14 is: 1,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246 : 3,369.68 = 1,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246/3,369.68 = 1,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246x = 3,369.68 × 1,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246x = 3,878,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,973.44/2,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.06

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