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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.07, 4,301.69 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.07, 4,301.69 and 2,246.13 is: 3,365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.07 : 4,301.69 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.07/4,301.69 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.07x = 4,301.69 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.07x = 9,662,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,662,143.73/2,871.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.35

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