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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.85, 4,668.56 and 2,246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.85, 4,668.56 and 2,246.75 is: 3,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.85 : 4,668.56 = 2,246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.85/4,668.56 = 2,246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.85x = 4,668.56 × 2,246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.85x = 10,489,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,489,052.60/3,382.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.66

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