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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.11, 6,366.82 and 2,274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.11, 6,366.82 and 2,274.05 is: 3,409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.11 : 6,366.82 = 2,274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.11/6,366.82 = 2,274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.11x = 6,366.82 × 2,274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.11x = 14,478,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,478,467.02/4,246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.82

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