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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.70, 4,564.35 and 2,223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.70, 4,564.35 and 2,223.70 is: 3,339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.70 : 4,564.35 = 2,223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.70/4,564.35 = 2,223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.70x = 4,564.35 × 2,223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.70x = 10,149,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,149,745.10/3,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.06

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