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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.69, 3,371.12 and 912.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.69, 3,371.12 and 912.45 is: 1,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.69 : 3,371.12 = 912.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.69/3,371.12 = 912.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.69x = 3,371.12 × 912.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.69x = 3,075,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,970.98/2,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.11

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