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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.72, 3,367.77 and 859.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.72, 3,367.77 and 859.73 is: 1,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.72 : 3,367.77 = 859.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.72/3,367.77 = 859.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.72x = 3,367.77 × 859.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.72x = 2,895,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,372.90/2,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.71

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