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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.76, 3,368.52 and 1,379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.76, 3,368.52 and 1,379.25 is: 2,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.76 : 3,368.52 = 1,379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.76/3,368.52 = 1,379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.76x = 3,368.52 × 1,379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.76x = 4,646,031.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,031.21/2,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.88

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