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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.83, 3,365.03 and 2,168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.83, 3,365.03 and 2,168.98 is: 3,248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.83 : 3,365.03 = 2,168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.83/3,365.03 = 2,168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.83x = 3,365.03 × 2,168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.83x = 7,298,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298,679.78/2,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.44

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