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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.25, 3,362.43 and 2,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.25, 3,362.43 and 2,054.88 is: 3,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.25 : 3,362.43 = 2,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.25/3,362.43 = 2,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.25x = 3,362.43 × 2,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.25x = 6,909,390.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,390.16/2,246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.97

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