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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.40, 3,094.08 and 2,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.40, 3,094.08 and 2,232.96 is: 3,075.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.40 : 3,094.08 = 2,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.40/3,094.08 = 2,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.40x = 3,094.08 × 2,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.40x = 6,908,956.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908,956.88/2,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.57

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