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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.97, 3,370.32 and 1,013.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.97, 3,370.32 and 1,013.88 is: 1,520.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.97 : 3,370.32 = 1,013.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.97/3,370.32 = 1,013.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.97x = 3,370.32 × 1,013.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.97x = 3,417,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,100.04/2,246.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.76

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