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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.57, 3,367.55 and 859.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.57, 3,367.55 and 859.53 is: 1,288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.57 : 3,367.55 = 859.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.57/3,367.55 = 859.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.57x = 3,367.55 × 859.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.57x = 2,894,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,505.95/2,246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.41

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