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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.08, 3,371.28 and 2,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.08, 3,371.28 and 2,104.60 is: 3,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.08 : 3,371.28 = 2,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.08/3,371.28 = 2,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.08x = 3,371.28 × 2,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.08x = 7,095,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,195.89/2,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.92

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