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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.38, 3,367.89 and 1,551.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.38, 3,367.89 and 1,551.07 is: 2,325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.38 : 3,367.89 = 1,551.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.38/3,367.89 = 1,551.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.38x = 3,367.89 × 1,551.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.38x = 5,223,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,833.14/2,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.45

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