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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.21, 4,056.89 and 2,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.21, 4,056.89 and 2,246.94 is: 3,368.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.21 : 4,056.89 = 2,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.21/4,056.89 = 2,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.21x = 4,056.89 × 2,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.21x = 9,115,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115,577.18/2,706.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.39

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