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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.88, 3,366.80 and 1,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.88, 3,366.80 and 1,150.32 is: 1,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.88 : 3,366.80 = 1,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.88/3,366.80 = 1,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.88x = 3,366.80 × 1,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.88x = 3,872,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,897.38/2,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.68

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