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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.40, 7,059.60 and 2,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.40, 7,059.60 and 2,246.03 is: 3,369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.40 : 7,059.60 = 2,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.40/7,059.60 = 2,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.40x = 7,059.60 × 2,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.40x = 15,856,038.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856,038.09/4,706.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.04

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