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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.28, 3,362.45 and 2,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.28, 3,362.45 and 2,054.90 is: 3,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.28 : 3,362.45 = 2,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.28/3,362.45 = 2,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.28x = 3,362.45 × 2,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.28x = 6,909,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,471.42/2,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.96

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