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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,504.93, 4,835.59 and 2,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,504.93, 4,835.59 and 2,246.67 is: 3,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,504.93 : 4,835.59 = 2,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,504.93/4,835.59 = 2,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,504.93x = 4,835.59 × 2,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,504.93x = 10,863,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863,991.35/3,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.63

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