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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.50, 5,671.20 and 2,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.50, 5,671.20 and 2,246.50 is: 3,100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.50 : 5,671.20 = 2,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.50/5,671.20 = 2,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.50x = 5,671.20 × 2,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.50x = 12,740,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,740,350.80/4,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.22

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