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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.77, 5,694.77 and 2,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.77, 5,694.77 and 2,246.52 is: 3,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.77 : 5,694.77 = 2,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.77/5,694.77 = 2,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.77x = 5,694.77 × 2,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.77x = 12,793,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,793,414.70/3,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.58

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