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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.13, 3,367.02 and 1,151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.13, 3,367.02 and 1,151.01 is: 1,725.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.13 : 3,367.02 = 1,151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.13/3,367.02 = 1,151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.13x = 3,367.02 × 1,151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.13x = 3,875,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875,473.69/2,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.40

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