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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,586.95, 6,882.77 and 2,246.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,586.95, 6,882.77 and 2,246.91 is: 3,371.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,586.95 : 6,882.77 = 2,246.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,586.95/6,882.77 = 2,246.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,586.95x = 6,882.77 × 2,246.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,586.95x = 15,464,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,464,944.55/4,586.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.51

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