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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.21, 4,560.72 and 2,046.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.21, 4,560.72 and 2,046.46 is: 2,822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.21 : 4,560.72 = 2,046.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.21/4,560.72 = 2,046.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.21x = 4,560.72 × 2,046.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.21x = 9,333,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,333,331.05/3,306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.97

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