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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.26, 3,371.42 and 1,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.26, 3,371.42 and 1,151.38 is: 1,728.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.26 : 3,371.42 = 1,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.26/3,371.42 = 1,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.26x = 3,371.42 × 1,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.26x = 3,881,785.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,785.56/2,246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.11

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