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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.66, 6,002.32 and 2,246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.66, 6,002.32 and 2,246.29 is: 3,369.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.66 : 6,002.32 = 2,246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.66/6,002.32 = 2,246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.66x = 6,002.32 × 2,246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.66x = 13,482,951.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482,951.39/4,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.34

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