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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.63, 3,371.97 and 1,151.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.63, 3,371.97 and 1,151.75 is: 1,728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.63 : 3,371.97 = 1,151.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.63/3,371.97 = 1,151.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.63x = 3,371.97 × 1,151.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.63x = 3,883,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,649.59/2,246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.66

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