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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.28, 3,370.10 and 1,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.28, 3,370.10 and 1,151.40 is: 1,727.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.28 : 3,370.10 = 1,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.28/3,370.10 = 1,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.28x = 3,370.10 × 1,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.28x = 3,880,333.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,333.14/2,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.45

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