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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.55, 3,752.36 and 2,246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.55, 3,752.36 and 2,246.35 is: 3,102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.55 : 3,752.36 = 2,246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.55/3,752.36 = 2,246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.55x = 3,752.36 × 2,246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.55x = 8,429,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,088.16/2,716.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.86

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