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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.46, 4,599.90 and 2,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.46, 4,599.90 and 2,254.98 is: 3,377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.46 : 4,599.90 = 2,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.46/4,599.90 = 2,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.46x = 4,599.90 × 2,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.46x = 10,372,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372,682.50/3,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.12

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