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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.85, 3,371.49 and 1,425.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.85, 3,371.49 and 1,425.51 is: 2,139.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.85 : 3,371.49 = 1,425.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.85/3,371.49 = 1,425.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.85x = 3,371.49 × 1,425.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.85x = 4,806,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,092.71/2,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.04

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