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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.94, 3,372.30 and 1,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.94, 3,372.30 and 1,152.36 is: 1,729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.94 : 3,372.30 = 1,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.94/3,372.30 = 1,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.94x = 3,372.30 × 1,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.94x = 3,886,103.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,103.63/2,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.51

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