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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.52, 3,365.90 and 2,018.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.52, 3,365.90 and 2,018.26 is: 3,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.52 : 3,365.90 = 2,018.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.52/3,365.90 = 2,018.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.52x = 3,365.90 × 2,018.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.52x = 6,793,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,793,255.44/2,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.90

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