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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.47, 3,367.63 and 1,422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.47, 3,367.63 and 1,422.25 is: 2,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.47 : 3,367.63 = 1,422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.47/3,367.63 = 1,422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.47x = 3,367.63 × 1,422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.47x = 4,789,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,611.77/2,246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.06

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