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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.69, 4,869.97 and 2,204.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.69, 4,869.97 and 2,204.09 is: 3,306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.69 : 4,869.97 = 2,204.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.69/4,869.97 = 2,204.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.69x = 4,869.97 × 2,204.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.69x = 10,733,852.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,733,852.18/3,246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.09

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