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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.76, 3,364.97 and 2,168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.76, 3,364.97 and 2,168.93 is: 3,248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.76 : 3,364.97 = 2,168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.76/3,364.97 = 2,168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.76x = 3,364.97 × 2,168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.76x = 7,298,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298,356.71/2,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.39

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