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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.78, 4,545.30 and 2,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.78, 4,545.30 and 2,246.26 is: 3,100.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.78 : 4,545.30 = 2,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.78/4,545.30 = 2,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.78x = 4,545.30 × 2,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.78x = 10,209,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209,925.58/3,292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.70

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