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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.24, 3,367.92 and 1,091.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.24, 3,367.92 and 1,091.36 is: 1,636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.24 : 3,367.92 = 1,091.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.24/3,367.92 = 1,091.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.24x = 3,367.92 × 1,091.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.24x = 3,675,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,613.17/2,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.34

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