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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.33, 3,101.23 and 1,711.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.33, 3,101.23 and 1,711.01 is: 2,362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.33 : 3,101.23 = 1,711.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.33/3,101.23 = 1,711.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.33x = 3,101.23 × 1,711.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.33x = 5,306,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306,245.43/2,246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.18

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