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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.89, 3,367.43 and 1,552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.89, 3,367.43 and 1,552.45 is: 2,326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.89 : 3,367.43 = 1,552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.89/3,367.43 = 1,552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.89x = 3,367.43 × 1,552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.89x = 5,227,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,227,766.70/2,246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.67

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