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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.59, 4,575.29 and 2,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.59, 4,575.29 and 2,266.83 is: 3,404.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.59 : 4,575.29 = 2,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.59/4,575.29 = 2,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.59x = 4,575.29 × 2,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.59x = 10,371,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371,393.30/3,046.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.26

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