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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,646.62, 5,030.90 and 2,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,646.62, 5,030.90 and 2,246.94 is: 3,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,646.62 : 5,030.90 = 2,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,646.62/5,030.90 = 2,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,646.62x = 5,030.90 × 2,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,646.62x = 11,304,130.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,304,130.45/3,646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.89

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