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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.36, 4,581.26 and 2,231.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.36, 4,581.26 and 2,231.84 is: 3,344.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.36 : 4,581.26 = 2,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.36/4,581.26 = 2,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.36x = 4,581.26 × 2,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.36x = 10,224,639.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,224,639.32/3,057.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.27

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