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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.72, 4,026.44 and 2,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.72, 4,026.44 and 2,246.68 is: 3,372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.72 : 4,026.44 = 2,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.72/4,026.44 = 2,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.72x = 4,026.44 × 2,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.72x = 9,046,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,046,122.22/2,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.00

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