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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.35, 3,366.54 and 1,191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.35, 3,366.54 and 1,191.94 is: 1,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.35 : 3,366.54 = 1,191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.35/3,366.54 = 1,191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.35x = 3,366.54 × 1,191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.35x = 4,012,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012,730.62/2,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.33

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