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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.67, 3,369.98 and 1,150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.67, 3,369.98 and 1,150.43 is: 1,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.67 : 3,369.98 = 1,150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.67/3,369.98 = 1,150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.67x = 3,369.98 × 1,150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.67x = 3,876,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,912.12/2,246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.63

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