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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.51, 4,726.76 and 2,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.51, 4,726.76 and 2,246.58 is: 3,101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.51 : 4,726.76 = 2,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.51/4,726.76 = 2,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.51x = 4,726.76 × 2,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.51x = 10,619,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619,033.25/3,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.80

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