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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.09, 3,366.97 and 1,150.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.09, 3,366.97 and 1,150.97 is: 1,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.09 : 3,366.97 = 1,150.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.09/3,366.97 = 1,150.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.09x = 3,366.97 × 1,150.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.09x = 3,875,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,281.46/2,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.35

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