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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.13, 3,367.64 and 1,074.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.13, 3,367.64 and 1,074.74 is: 1,611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.13 : 3,367.64 = 1,074.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.13/3,367.64 = 1,074.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.13x = 3,367.64 × 1,074.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.13x = 3,619,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,323.26/2,246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.36

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