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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.41, 3,370.15 and 707.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.41, 3,370.15 and 707.41 is: 1,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.41 : 3,370.15 = 707.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.41/3,370.15 = 707.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.41x = 3,370.15 × 707.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.41x = 2,384,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,077.81/2,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.28

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