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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.74, 3,377.71 and 1,811.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.74, 3,377.71 and 1,811.05 is: 2,722.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.74 : 3,377.71 = 1,811.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.74/3,377.71 = 1,811.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.74x = 3,377.71 × 1,811.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.74x = 6,117,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,117,201.70/2,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.70

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