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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.80, 4,061.70 and 2,246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.80, 4,061.70 and 2,246.10 is: 3,369.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.80 : 4,061.70 = 2,246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.80/4,061.70 = 2,246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.80x = 4,061.70 × 2,246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.80x = 9,122,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122,984.37/2,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.15

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