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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.85, 3,369.69 and 1,423.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.85, 3,369.69 and 1,423.98 is: 2,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.85 : 3,369.69 = 1,423.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.85/3,369.69 = 1,423.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.85x = 3,369.69 × 1,423.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.85x = 4,798,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,371.17/2,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.60

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