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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.83, 3,362.02 and 1,322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.83, 3,362.02 and 1,322.81 is: 1,979.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.83 : 3,362.02 = 1,322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.83/3,362.02 = 1,322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.83x = 3,362.02 × 1,322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.83x = 4,447,313.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,313.68/2,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.37

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