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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.86, 3,369.03 and 1,092.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.86, 3,369.03 and 1,092.61 is: 1,638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.86 : 3,369.03 = 1,092.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.86/3,369.03 = 1,092.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.86x = 3,369.03 × 1,092.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.86x = 3,681,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,035.87/2,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.30

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