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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.68, 3,369.14 and 947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.68, 3,369.14 and 947.80 is: 1,421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.68 : 3,369.14 = 947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.68/3,369.14 = 947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.68x = 3,369.14 × 947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.68x = 3,193,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,270.89/2,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.33

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