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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.08, 3,102.24 and 1,584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.08, 3,102.24 and 1,584.64 is: 2,188.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.08 : 3,102.24 = 1,584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.08/3,102.24 = 1,584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.08x = 3,102.24 × 1,584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.08x = 4,915,933.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,915,933.59/2,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.67

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