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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.68, 4,579.36 and 2,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.68, 4,579.36 and 2,233.88 is: 3,345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.68 : 4,579.36 = 2,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.68/4,579.36 = 2,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.68x = 4,579.36 × 2,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.68x = 10,229,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,229,740.72/3,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.59

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