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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.15, 3,369.06 and 997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.15, 3,369.06 and 997.13 is: 1,495.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.15 : 3,369.06 = 997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.15/3,369.06 = 997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.15x = 3,369.06 × 997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.15x = 3,359,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,390.80/2,246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.62

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