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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.10, 3,368.70 and 858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.10, 3,368.70 and 858.48 is: 1,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.10 : 3,368.70 = 858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.10/3,368.70 = 858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.10x = 3,368.70 × 858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.10x = 2,891,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,961.58/2,246.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.55

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