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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.79, 3,364.95 and 2,168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.79, 3,364.95 and 2,168.94 is: 3,248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.79 : 3,364.95 = 2,168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.79/3,364.95 = 2,168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.79x = 3,364.95 × 2,168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.79x = 7,298,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298,374.65/2,246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.36

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