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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,246.90, 3,111.09 and 2,203.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,246.90, 3,111.09 and 2,203.70 is: 3,051.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,246.90 : 3,111.09 = 2,203.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,246.90/3,111.09 = 2,203.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,246.90x = 3,111.09 × 2,203.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,246.90x = 6,855,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,909.03/2,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.27

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