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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.34, 3,367.35 and 1,151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.34, 3,367.35 and 1,151.22 is: 1,725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.34 : 3,367.35 = 1,151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.34/3,367.35 = 1,151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.34x = 3,367.35 × 1,151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.34x = 3,876,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,560.67/2,246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.72

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