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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,109.64, 5,671.26 and 2,246.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,109.64, 5,671.26 and 2,246.64 is: 3,100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,109.64 : 5,671.26 = 2,246.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,109.64/5,671.26 = 2,246.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,109.64x = 5,671.26 × 2,246.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,109.64x = 12,741,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,741,279.57/4,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.34

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