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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.36, 4,564.97 and 2,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.36, 4,564.97 and 2,246.90 is: 3,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.36 : 4,564.97 = 2,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.36/4,564.97 = 2,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.36x = 4,564.97 × 2,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.36x = 10,257,031.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,257,031.09/3,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.27

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