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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.72, 4,596.06 and 2,237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.72, 4,596.06 and 2,237.75 is: 3,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.72 : 4,596.06 = 2,237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.72/4,596.06 = 2,237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.72x = 4,596.06 × 2,237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.72x = 10,284,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,284,810.28/3,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.41

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