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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.01, 3,369.10 and 1,149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.01, 3,369.10 and 1,149.09 is: 1,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.01 : 3,369.10 = 1,149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.01/3,369.10 = 1,149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.01x = 3,369.10 × 1,149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.01x = 3,871,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,396.25/2,246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.68

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