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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.08, 5,573.94 and 2,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.08, 5,573.94 and 2,246.58 is: 3,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.08 : 5,573.94 = 2,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.08/5,573.94 = 2,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.08x = 5,573.94 × 2,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.08x = 12,522,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,302.13/4,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.29

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