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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,744.98, 7,116.66 and 2,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,744.98, 7,116.66 and 2,246.40 is: 3,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,744.98 : 7,116.66 = 2,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,744.98/7,116.66 = 2,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,744.98x = 7,116.66 × 2,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,744.98x = 15,986,865.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,986,865.02/4,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.22

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