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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.03, 3,101.18 and 1,363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.03, 3,101.18 and 1,363.02 is: 1,881.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.03 : 3,101.18 = 1,363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.03/3,101.18 = 1,363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.03x = 3,101.18 × 1,363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.03x = 4,226,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,963.55/2,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.98

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