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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.14, 5,846.67 and 2,256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.14, 5,846.67 and 2,256.84 is: 3,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.14 : 5,846.67 = 2,256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.14/5,846.67 = 2,256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.14x = 5,846.67 × 2,256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.14x = 13,194,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194,998.72/3,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.34

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