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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.16, 5,670.68 and 2,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.16, 5,670.68 and 2,246.16 is: 3,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.16 : 5,670.68 = 2,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.16/5,670.68 = 2,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.16x = 5,670.68 × 2,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.16x = 12,737,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,737,231.85/4,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.72

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