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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.94, 3,370.30 and 860.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.94, 3,370.30 and 860.94 is: 1,291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.94 : 3,370.30 = 860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.94/3,370.30 = 860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.94x = 3,370.30 × 860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.94x = 2,901,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,626.08/2,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.37

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