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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.31, 4,581.60 and 2,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.31, 4,581.60 and 2,223.96 is: 3,336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.31 : 4,581.60 = 2,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.31/4,581.60 = 2,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.31x = 4,581.60 × 2,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.31x = 10,189,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,189,269.62/3,054.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,336.03

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