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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.66, 5,415.58 and 2,246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.66, 5,415.58 and 2,246.52 is: 3,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.66 : 5,415.58 = 2,246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.66/5,415.58 = 2,246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.66x = 5,415.58 × 2,246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.66x = 12,166,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,166,208.78/3,924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.94

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