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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.04, 3,360.85 and 1,322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.04, 3,360.85 and 1,322.03 is: 1,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.04 : 3,360.85 = 1,322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.04/3,360.85 = 1,322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.04x = 3,360.85 × 1,322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.04x = 4,443,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,149.62/2,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.21

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