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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.52, 3,390.07 and 2,177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.52, 3,390.07 and 2,177.26 is: 3,285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.52 : 3,390.07 = 2,177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.52/3,390.07 = 2,177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.52x = 3,390.07 × 2,177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.52x = 7,381,063.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,063.81/2,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.55

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