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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.93, 3,368.84 and 996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.93, 3,368.84 and 996.85 is: 1,494.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.93 : 3,368.84 = 996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.93/3,368.84 = 996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.93x = 3,368.84 × 996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.93x = 3,358,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,214.04/2,246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.58

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