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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.75, 3,370.26 and 707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.75, 3,370.26 and 707.75 is: 1,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.75 : 3,370.26 = 707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.75/3,370.26 = 707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.75x = 3,370.26 × 707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.75x = 2,385,301.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,301.52/2,246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.67

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