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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.46, 3,371.73 and 1,151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.46, 3,371.73 and 1,151.58 is: 1,728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.46 : 3,371.73 = 1,151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.46/3,371.73 = 1,151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.46x = 3,371.73 × 1,151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.46x = 3,882,816.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,816.83/2,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.42

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