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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,023.03, 4,525.74 and 2,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,023.03, 4,525.74 and 2,246.48 is: 3,363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,023.03 : 4,525.74 = 2,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,023.03/4,525.74 = 2,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,023.03x = 4,525.74 × 2,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,023.03x = 10,166,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,166,984.40/3,023.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.18

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