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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.62, 4,471.77 and 2,246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.62, 4,471.77 and 2,246.22 is: 3,100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.62 : 4,471.77 = 2,246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.62/4,471.77 = 2,246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.62x = 4,471.77 × 2,246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.62x = 10,044,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,044,579.21/3,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.54

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