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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,590.54, 6,883.56 and 2,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,590.54, 6,883.56 and 2,246.58 is: 3,368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,590.54 : 6,883.56 = 2,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,590.54/6,883.56 = 2,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,590.54x = 6,883.56 × 2,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,590.54x = 15,464,468.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,464,468.22/4,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.77

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