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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.87, 5,584.70 and 2,254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.87, 5,584.70 and 2,254.21 is: 3,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.87 : 5,584.70 = 2,254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.87/5,584.70 = 2,254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.87x = 5,584.70 × 2,254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.87x = 12,589,078.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,589,078.26/4,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.82

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