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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.66, 4,608.55 and 2,247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.66, 4,608.55 and 2,247.69 is: 3,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.66 : 4,608.55 = 2,247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.66/4,608.55 = 2,247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.66x = 4,608.55 × 2,247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.66x = 10,358,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358,591.75/3,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.55

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