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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.44, 3,368.78 and 859.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.44, 3,368.78 and 859.31 is: 1,288.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.44 : 3,368.78 = 859.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.44/3,368.78 = 859.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.44x = 3,368.78 × 859.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.44x = 2,894,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,822.05/2,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.63

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