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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.46, 3,370.14 and 947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.46, 3,370.14 and 947.92 is: 1,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.46 : 3,370.14 = 947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.46/3,370.14 = 947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.46x = 3,370.14 × 947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.46x = 3,194,623.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,623.11/2,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.07

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