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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.36, 3,372.69 and 1,151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.36, 3,372.69 and 1,151.51 is: 1,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.36 : 3,372.69 = 1,151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.36/3,372.69 = 1,151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.36x = 3,372.69 × 1,151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.36x = 3,883,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,686.26/2,246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.88

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