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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.04, 3,370.28 and 948.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.04, 3,370.28 and 948.42 is: 1,423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.04 : 3,370.28 = 948.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.04/3,370.28 = 948.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.04x = 3,370.28 × 948.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.04x = 3,196,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,436.22/2,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.14

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