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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.09, 3,366.97 and 1,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.09, 3,366.97 and 1,422.32 is: 2,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.09 : 3,366.97 = 1,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.09/3,366.97 = 1,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.09x = 3,366.97 × 1,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.09x = 4,788,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,888.38/2,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.10

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