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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.36, 3,821.72 and 2,244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.36, 3,821.72 and 2,244.68 is: 3,351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.36 : 3,821.72 = 2,244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.36/3,821.72 = 2,244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.36x = 3,821.72 × 2,244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.36x = 8,578,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,578,538.45/2,559.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.83

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