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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.88, 3,365.42 and 1,852.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.88, 3,365.42 and 1,852.45 is: 2,774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.88 : 3,365.42 = 1,852.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.88/3,365.42 = 1,852.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.88x = 3,365.42 × 1,852.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.88x = 6,234,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,234,273.53/2,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.63

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