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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.08, 4,184.16 and 2,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.08, 4,184.16 and 2,246.79 is: 3,371.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.08 : 4,184.16 = 2,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.08/4,184.16 = 2,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.08x = 4,184.16 × 2,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.08x = 9,400,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,928.85/2,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.83

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