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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.46, 3,370.75 and 1,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.46, 3,370.75 and 1,014.25 is: 1,521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.46 : 3,370.75 = 1,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.46/3,370.75 = 1,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.46x = 3,370.75 × 1,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.46x = 3,418,766.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,766.33/2,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.85

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