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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.50, 3,370.38 and 948.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.50, 3,370.38 and 948.07 is: 1,422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.50 : 3,370.38 = 948.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.50/3,370.38 = 948.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.50x = 3,370.38 × 948.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.50x = 3,195,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,356.17/2,246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.37

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