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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.58, 4,141.10 and 2,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.58, 4,141.10 and 2,246.18 is: 3,094.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.58 : 4,141.10 = 2,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.58/4,141.10 = 2,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.58x = 4,141.10 × 2,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.58x = 9,301,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301,656.00/3,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.80

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