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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.66, 4,607.05 and 2,246.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.66, 4,607.05 and 2,246.69 is: 3,362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.66 : 4,607.05 = 2,246.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.66/4,607.05 = 2,246.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.66x = 4,607.05 × 2,246.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.66x = 10,350,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350,603.68/3,078.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,362.05

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