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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.21, 4,595.31 and 2,237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.21, 4,595.31 and 2,237.24 is: 3,349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.21 : 4,595.31 = 2,237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.21/4,595.31 = 2,237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.21x = 4,595.31 × 2,237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.21x = 10,280,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280,811.34/3,069.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.66

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