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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.09, 3,801.78 and 2,247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.09, 3,801.78 and 2,247.11 is: 3,355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.09 : 3,801.78 = 2,247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.09/3,801.78 = 2,247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.09x = 3,801.78 × 2,247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.09x = 8,542,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,998.85/2,546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.35

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