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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.31, 3,370.64 and 1,698.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.31, 3,370.64 and 1,698.33 is: 2,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.31 : 3,370.64 = 1,698.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.31/3,370.64 = 1,698.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.31x = 3,370.64 × 1,698.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.31x = 5,724,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,450.54/2,246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.38

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