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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.62, 3,362.70 and 1,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.62, 3,362.70 and 1,204 is: 1,802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.62 : 3,362.70 = 1,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.62/3,362.70 = 1,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.62x = 3,362.70 × 1,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.62x = 4,048,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,690.80/2,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.13

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