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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.26, 4,001.54 and 2,246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.26, 4,001.54 and 2,246.21 is: 3,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.26 : 4,001.54 = 2,246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.26/4,001.54 = 2,246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.26x = 4,001.54 × 2,246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.26x = 8,988,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,988,284.77/2,682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.02

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