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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.46, 4,775.82 and 2,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.46, 4,775.82 and 2,346.28 is: 3,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.46 : 4,775.82 = 2,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.46/4,775.82 = 2,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.46x = 4,775.82 × 2,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.46x = 11,205,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,205,410.95/3,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.06

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