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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.25, 3,368.60 and 859.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.25, 3,368.60 and 859.98 is: 1,289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.25 : 3,368.60 = 859.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.25/3,368.60 = 859.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.25x = 3,368.60 × 859.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.25x = 2,896,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,896,924.33/2,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.67

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