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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.49, 3,370.16 and 859.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.49, 3,370.16 and 859.71 is: 1,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.49 : 3,370.16 = 859.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.49/3,370.16 = 859.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.49x = 3,370.16 × 859.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.49x = 2,897,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,355.96/2,246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.73

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