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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.12, 3,102.67 and 2,036.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.12, 3,102.67 and 2,036.53 is: 2,813.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.12 : 3,102.67 = 2,036.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.12/3,102.67 = 2,036.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.12x = 3,102.67 × 2,036.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.12x = 6,318,680.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,318,680.54/2,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.15

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