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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.29, 3,367.97 and 1,076.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.29, 3,367.97 and 1,076.26 is: 1,613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.29 : 3,367.97 = 1,076.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.29/3,367.97 = 1,076.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.29x = 3,367.97 × 1,076.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.29x = 3,624,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,807.94/2,246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.69

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