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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.23, 3,364.71 and 1,318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.23, 3,364.71 and 1,318.99 is: 1,975.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.23 : 3,364.71 = 1,318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.23/3,364.71 = 1,318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.23x = 3,364.71 × 1,318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.23x = 4,438,018.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,018.84/2,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.76

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