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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.95, 3,363.23 and 1,204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.95, 3,363.23 and 1,204.39 is: 1,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.95 : 3,363.23 = 1,204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.95/3,363.23 = 1,204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.95x = 3,363.23 × 1,204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.95x = 4,050,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,634.56/2,246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.73

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