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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.82, 3,370.82 and 2,001.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.82, 3,370.82 and 2,001.69 is: 3,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.82 : 3,370.82 = 2,001.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.82/3,370.82 = 2,001.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.82x = 3,370.82 × 2,001.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.82x = 6,747,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,747,336.69/2,246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.06

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