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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.81, 3,370.35 and 686.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.81, 3,370.35 and 686.92 is: 1,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.81 : 3,370.35 = 686.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.81/3,370.35 = 686.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.81x = 3,370.35 × 686.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.81x = 2,315,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,160.82/2,246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.42

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