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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.64, 3,370.32 and 948.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.64, 3,370.32 and 948.30 is: 1,422.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.64 : 3,370.32 = 948.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.64/3,370.32 = 948.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.64x = 3,370.32 × 948.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.64x = 3,196,074.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,074.46/2,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.60

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