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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.28, 3,080.06 and 2,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.28, 3,080.06 and 2,024.34 is: 2,775.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.28 : 3,080.06 = 2,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.28/3,080.06 = 2,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.28x = 3,080.06 × 2,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.28x = 6,235,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,235,078.54/2,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.74

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