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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.74, 3,722.76 and 2,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.74, 3,722.76 and 2,246.77 is: 3,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.74 : 3,722.76 = 2,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.74/3,722.76 = 2,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.74x = 3,722.76 × 2,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.74x = 8,364,185.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,364,185.99/2,698.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.30

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