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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.98, 4,642.51 and 2,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.98, 4,642.51 and 2,246.79 is: 3,100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.98 : 4,642.51 = 2,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.98/4,642.51 = 2,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.98x = 4,642.51 × 2,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.98x = 10,430,734.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,430,734.93/3,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.71

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