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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.86, 4,181.61 and 2,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.86, 4,181.61 and 2,246.14 is: 3,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.86 : 4,181.61 = 2,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.86/4,181.61 = 2,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.86x = 4,181.61 × 2,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.86x = 9,392,481.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392,481.49/3,029.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.97

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