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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.16, 3,369.77 and 707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.16, 3,369.77 and 707.16 is: 1,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.16 : 3,369.77 = 707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.16/3,369.77 = 707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.16x = 3,369.77 × 707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.16x = 2,382,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,966.55/2,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.91

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