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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069, 4,606.50 and 2,244.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069, 4,606.50 and 2,244.78 is: 3,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069 : 4,606.50 = 2,244.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069/4,606.50 = 2,244.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069x = 4,606.50 × 2,244.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069x = 10,340,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,340,579.07/3,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.36

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