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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.04, 3,367.01 and 1,901.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.04, 3,367.01 and 1,901.59 is: 2,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.04 : 3,367.01 = 1,901.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.04/3,367.01 = 1,901.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.04x = 3,367.01 × 1,901.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.04x = 6,402,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402,672.55/2,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.65

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