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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.92, 6,002.92 and 2,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.92, 6,002.92 and 2,246.64 is: 3,369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.92 : 6,002.92 = 2,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.92/6,002.92 = 2,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.92x = 6,002.92 × 2,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.92x = 13,486,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486,400.19/4,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.98

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