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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.98, 4,401.78 and 2,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.98, 4,401.78 and 2,246.46 is: 3,098.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.98 : 4,401.78 = 2,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.98/4,401.78 = 2,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.98x = 4,401.78 × 2,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.98x = 9,888,422.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,888,422.70/3,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.87

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