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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.69, 4,641.39 and 2,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.69, 4,641.39 and 2,246.67 is: 3,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.69 : 4,641.39 = 2,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.69/4,641.39 = 2,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.69x = 4,641.39 × 2,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.69x = 10,427,671.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,427,671.67/3,365.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.23

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