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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.68, 3,102.82 and 2,002.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.68, 3,102.82 and 2,002.36 is: 2,765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.68 : 3,102.82 = 2,002.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.68/3,102.82 = 2,002.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.68x = 3,102.82 × 2,002.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.68x = 6,212,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,962.66/2,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.40

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