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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.46, 4,718.64 and 2,242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.46, 4,718.64 and 2,242.74 is: 3,097.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.46 : 4,718.64 = 2,242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.46/4,718.64 = 2,242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.46x = 4,718.64 × 2,242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.46x = 10,582,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582,682.67/3,416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.56

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