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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.68, 3,368.49 and 1,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.68, 3,368.49 and 1,150.15 is: 1,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.68 : 3,368.49 = 1,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.68/3,368.49 = 1,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.68x = 3,368.49 × 1,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.68x = 3,874,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,268.77/2,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.44

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