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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.38, 3,365.10 and 1,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.38, 3,365.10 and 1,367.80 is: 2,048.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.38 : 3,365.10 = 1,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.38/3,365.10 = 1,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.38x = 3,365.10 × 1,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.38x = 4,602,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,783.78/2,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.98

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