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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.56, 4,075.20 and 2,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.56, 4,075.20 and 2,246.36 is: 3,100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.56 : 4,075.20 = 2,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.56/4,075.20 = 2,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.56x = 4,075.20 × 2,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.56x = 9,154,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,154,366.27/2,952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.48

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