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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.66, 4,489.11 and 2,246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.66, 4,489.11 and 2,246.75 is: 3,098.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.66 : 4,489.11 = 2,246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.66/4,489.11 = 2,246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.66x = 4,489.11 × 2,246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.66x = 10,085,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085,885.45/3,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.91

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