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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.06, 5,706.30 and 2,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.06, 5,706.30 and 2,246.59 is: 3,100.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.06 : 5,706.30 = 2,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.06/5,706.30 = 2,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.06x = 5,706.30 × 2,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.06x = 12,819,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819,716.52/4,135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.25

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