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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.37, 3,367.19 and 1,550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.37, 3,367.19 and 1,550.78 is: 2,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.37 : 3,367.19 = 1,550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.37/3,367.19 = 1,550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.37x = 3,367.19 × 1,550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.37x = 5,221,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221,783.20/2,246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.54

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