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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.26, 3,370.20 and 1,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.26, 3,370.20 and 1,151.14 is: 1,727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.26 : 3,370.20 = 1,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.26/3,370.20 = 1,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.26x = 3,370.20 × 1,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.26x = 3,879,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,572.03/2,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.13

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