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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,192.39, 4,403.57 and 2,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,192.39, 4,403.57 and 2,246.52 is: 3,098.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,192.39 : 4,403.57 = 2,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,192.39/4,403.57 = 2,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,192.39x = 4,403.57 × 2,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,192.39x = 9,892,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892,696.84/3,192.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.84

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