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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,170.36, 4,751.66 and 2,246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,170.36, 4,751.66 and 2,246.18 is: 3,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,170.36 : 4,751.66 = 2,246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,170.36/4,751.66 = 2,246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,170.36x = 4,751.66 × 2,246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,170.36x = 10,673,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,673,083.66/3,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.52

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