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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.76, 4,556.46 and 2,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.76, 4,556.46 and 2,262.60 is: 3,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.76 : 4,556.46 = 2,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.76/4,556.46 = 2,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.76x = 4,556.46 × 2,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.76x = 10,309,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,309,446.40/3,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.30

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