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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.04, 3,369.02 and 947.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.04, 3,369.02 and 947.52 is: 1,421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.04 : 3,369.02 = 947.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.04/3,369.02 = 947.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.04x = 3,369.02 × 947.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.04x = 3,192,213.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,213.83/2,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.26

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