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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.97, 3,370.28 and 1,423.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.97, 3,370.28 and 1,423.43 is: 2,135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.97 : 3,370.28 = 1,423.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.97/3,370.28 = 1,423.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.97x = 3,370.28 × 1,423.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.97x = 4,797,333.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,333.69/2,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.02

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