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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.31, 3,369.06 and 685.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.31, 3,369.06 and 685.94 is: 1,028.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.31 : 3,369.06 = 685.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.31/3,369.06 = 685.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.31x = 3,369.06 × 685.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.31x = 2,310,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,973.02/2,246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.79

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