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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.94, 3,371.13 and 1,091.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.94, 3,371.13 and 1,091.88 is: 1,638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.94 : 3,371.13 = 1,091.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.94/3,371.13 = 1,091.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.94x = 3,371.13 × 1,091.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.94x = 3,680,869.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,869.42/2,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.17

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