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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.23, 4,454.63 and 2,242.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.23, 4,454.63 and 2,242.59 is: 3,357.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.23 : 4,454.63 = 2,242.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.23/4,454.63 = 2,242.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.23x = 4,454.63 × 2,242.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.23x = 9,989,908.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989,908.69/2,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.69

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