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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.16, 3,367.08 and 1,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.16, 3,367.08 and 1,218 is: 1,825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.16 : 3,367.08 = 1,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.16/3,367.08 = 1,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.16x = 3,367.08 × 1,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.16x = 4,101,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,103.44/2,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.83

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