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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.68, 4,586.86 and 2,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.68, 4,586.86 and 2,238.88 is: 3,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.68 : 4,586.86 = 2,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.68/4,586.86 = 2,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.68x = 4,586.86 × 2,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.68x = 10,269,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,269,429.12/3,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.09

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