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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.70, 3,370.11 and 1,014.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.70, 3,370.11 and 1,014.96 is: 1,522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.70 : 3,370.11 = 1,014.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.70/3,370.11 = 1,014.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.70x = 3,370.11 × 1,014.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.70x = 3,420,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,526.85/2,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.47

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