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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.08, 5,706.31 and 2,246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.08, 5,706.31 and 2,246.62 is: 3,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.08 : 5,706.31 = 2,246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.08/5,706.31 = 2,246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.08x = 5,706.31 × 2,246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.08x = 12,819,910.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,819,910.17/4,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.28

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