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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.88, 4,504.32 and 2,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.88, 4,504.32 and 2,238.24 is: 3,357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.88 : 4,504.32 = 2,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.88/4,504.32 = 2,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.88x = 4,504.32 × 2,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.88x = 10,081,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,081,749.20/3,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.36

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