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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,423.89, 4,727.27 and 2,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,423.89, 4,727.27 and 2,246.96 is: 3,102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,423.89 : 4,727.27 = 2,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,423.89/4,727.27 = 2,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,423.89x = 4,727.27 × 2,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,423.89x = 10,621,968.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,621,968.58/3,423.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.31

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