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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.56, 4,460.40 and 2,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.56, 4,460.40 and 2,246.63 is: 3,366.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.56 : 4,460.40 = 2,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.56/4,460.40 = 2,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.56x = 4,460.40 × 2,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.56x = 10,020,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,868.45/2,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.59

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