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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.21, 4,593.81 and 2,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.21, 4,593.81 and 2,236.24 is: 3,348.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.21 : 4,593.81 = 2,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.21/4,593.81 = 2,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.21x = 4,593.81 × 2,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.21x = 10,272,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272,875.80/3,068.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.16

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