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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.84, 3,368.08 and 1,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.84, 3,368.08 and 1,151.72 is: 1,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.84 : 3,368.08 = 1,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.84/3,368.08 = 1,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.84x = 3,368.08 × 1,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.84x = 3,879,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,085.10/2,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.46

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