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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.68, 3,371.76 and 1,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.68, 3,371.76 and 1,150.96 is: 1,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.68 : 3,371.76 = 1,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.68/3,371.76 = 1,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.68x = 3,371.76 × 1,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.68x = 3,880,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,760.89/2,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.33

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