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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.46, 6,046.26 and 2,277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.46, 6,046.26 and 2,277.24 is: 3,415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.46 : 6,046.26 = 2,277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.46/6,046.26 = 2,277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.46x = 6,046.26 × 2,277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.46x = 13,768,785.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,768,785.12/4,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.33

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