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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.72, 3,371.04 and 1,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.72, 3,371.04 and 1,221.44 is: 1,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.72 : 3,371.04 = 1,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.72/3,371.04 = 1,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.72x = 3,371.04 × 1,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.72x = 4,117,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,523.10/2,246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.68

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