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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.32, 3,372.59 and 1,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.32, 3,372.59 and 1,551.28 is: 2,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.32 : 3,372.59 = 1,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.32/3,372.59 = 1,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.32x = 3,372.59 × 1,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.32x = 5,231,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231,806.80/2,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.06

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