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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.27, 3,348.51 and 2,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.27, 3,348.51 and 2,123.15 is: 3,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.27 : 3,348.51 = 2,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.27/3,348.51 = 2,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.27x = 3,348.51 × 2,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.27x = 7,109,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,109,364.30/2,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.97

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