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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.91, 3,370.20 and 948.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.91, 3,370.20 and 948.25 is: 1,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.91 : 3,370.20 = 948.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.91/3,370.20 = 948.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.91x = 3,370.20 × 948.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.91x = 3,195,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,792.15/2,246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.31

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