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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.60, 3,367.82 and 1,148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.60, 3,367.82 and 1,148.54 is: 1,721.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.60 : 3,367.82 = 1,148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.60/3,367.82 = 1,148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.60x = 3,367.82 × 1,148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.60x = 3,868,075.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,075.98/2,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.75

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