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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.72, 4,397.76 and 2,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.72, 4,397.76 and 2,246.88 is: 3,096.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.72 : 4,397.76 = 2,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.72/4,397.76 = 2,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.72x = 4,397.76 × 2,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.72x = 9,881,238.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,881,238.99/3,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.87

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