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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.60, 4,058.73 and 2,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.60, 4,058.73 and 2,246.28 is: 3,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.60 : 4,058.73 = 2,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.60/4,058.73 = 2,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.60x = 4,058.73 × 2,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.60x = 9,117,044.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,117,044.02/2,709.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.72

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