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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.41, 4,588.43 and 2,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.41, 4,588.43 and 2,237.80 is: 3,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.41 : 4,588.43 = 2,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.41/4,588.43 = 2,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.41x = 4,588.43 × 2,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.41x = 10,267,995.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,995.37/3,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.39

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