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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.22, 3,367.26 and 1,366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.22, 3,367.26 and 1,366.56 is: 2,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.22 : 3,367.26 = 1,366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.22/3,367.26 = 1,366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.22x = 3,367.26 × 1,366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.22x = 4,601,562.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,562.83/2,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.58

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