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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.77, 3,369.04 and 1,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.77, 3,369.04 and 1,358.22 is: 2,036.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.77 : 3,369.04 = 1,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.77/3,369.04 = 1,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.77x = 3,369.04 × 1,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.77x = 4,575,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,897.51/2,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.66

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