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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.09, 4,142.87 and 2,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.09, 4,142.87 and 2,246.14 is: 3,371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.09 : 4,142.87 = 2,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.09/4,142.87 = 2,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.09x = 4,142.87 × 2,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.09x = 9,305,466.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305,466.02/2,760.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.44

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