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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.68, 4,597.36 and 2,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.68, 4,597.36 and 2,245.88 is: 3,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.68 : 4,597.36 = 2,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.68/4,597.36 = 2,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.68x = 4,597.36 × 2,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.68x = 10,325,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,325,118.88/3,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.58

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