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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.22, 5,414.57 and 2,246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.22, 5,414.57 and 2,246.17 is: 3,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.22 : 5,414.57 = 2,246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.22/5,414.57 = 2,246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.22x = 5,414.57 × 2,246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.22x = 12,162,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,162,044.70/3,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.23

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