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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,924.96, 5,416.25 and 2,246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,924.96, 5,416.25 and 2,246.28 is: 3,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,924.96 : 5,416.25 = 2,246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,924.96/5,416.25 = 2,246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,924.96x = 5,416.25 × 2,246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,924.96x = 12,166,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,166,402.82/3,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.75

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