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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.53, 3,367.86 and 929.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.53, 3,367.86 and 929.47 is: 1,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.53 : 3,367.86 = 929.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.53/3,367.86 = 929.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.53x = 3,367.86 × 929.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.53x = 3,130,324.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,324.83/2,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.40

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