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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.73, 4,593.06 and 2,246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.73, 4,593.06 and 2,246.81 is: 3,362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.73 : 4,593.06 = 2,246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.73/4,593.06 = 2,246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.73x = 4,593.06 × 2,246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.73x = 10,319,710.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,319,710.17/3,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.86

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