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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.78, 3,367.20 and 1,014.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.78, 3,367.20 and 1,014.77 is: 1,520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.78 : 3,367.20 = 1,014.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.78/3,367.20 = 1,014.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.78x = 3,367.20 × 1,014.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.78x = 3,416,933.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,933.54/2,246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.81

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