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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,953.06, 4,075.89 and 2,246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,953.06, 4,075.89 and 2,246.86 is: 3,101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,953.06 : 4,075.89 = 2,246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,953.06/4,075.89 = 2,246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,953.06x = 4,075.89 × 2,246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,953.06x = 9,157,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157,954.21/2,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.17

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