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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.04, 3,371.49 and 1,786.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.04, 3,371.49 and 1,786.77 is: 2,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.04 : 3,371.49 = 1,786.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.04/3,371.49 = 1,786.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.04x = 3,371.49 × 1,786.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.04x = 6,024,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,024,077.19/2,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,682.09

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