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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.74, 3,370.65 and 707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.74, 3,370.65 and 707.74 is: 1,061.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.74 : 3,370.65 = 707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.74/3,370.65 = 707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.74x = 3,370.65 × 707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.74x = 2,385,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,543.83/2,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.78

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