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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.15, 4,725.98 and 2,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.15, 4,725.98 and 2,246.27 is: 3,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.15 : 4,725.98 = 2,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.15/4,725.98 = 2,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.15x = 4,725.98 × 2,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.15x = 10,615,827.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,615,827.09/3,423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.19

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