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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.66, 4,630.59 and 2,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.66, 4,630.59 and 2,246.33 is: 3,369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.66 : 4,630.59 = 2,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.66/4,630.59 = 2,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.66x = 4,630.59 × 2,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.66x = 10,401,844.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,401,844.81/3,086.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.93

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