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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.48, 4,183.23 and 2,246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.48, 4,183.23 and 2,246.19 is: 3,370.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.48 : 4,183.23 = 2,246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.48/4,183.23 = 2,246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.48x = 4,183.23 × 2,246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.48x = 9,396,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,396,329.39/2,787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.90

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