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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.94, 3,951.05 and 2,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.94, 3,951.05 and 2,246.64 is: 3,370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.94 : 3,951.05 = 2,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.94/3,951.05 = 2,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.94x = 3,951.05 × 2,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.94x = 8,876,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876,575.74/2,633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.08

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