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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.55, 3,369.42 and 948.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.55, 3,369.42 and 948.93 is: 1,423.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.55 : 3,369.42 = 948.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.55/3,369.42 = 948.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.55x = 3,369.42 × 948.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.55x = 3,197,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,343.72/2,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.22

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