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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,134.45, 5,705.58 and 2,246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,134.45, 5,705.58 and 2,246.07 is: 3,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,134.45 : 5,705.58 = 2,246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,134.45/5,705.58 = 2,246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,134.45x = 5,705.58 × 2,246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,134.45x = 12,815,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,815,140.49/4,134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.60

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