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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.24, 3,102.84 and 2,036.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.24, 3,102.84 and 2,036.66 is: 2,813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.24 : 3,102.84 = 2,036.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.24/3,102.84 = 2,036.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.24x = 3,102.84 × 2,036.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.24x = 6,319,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,319,414.60/2,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.33

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