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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.39, 4,614.08 and 2,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.39, 4,614.08 and 2,259.62 is: 3,381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.39 : 4,614.08 = 2,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.39/4,614.08 = 2,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.39x = 4,614.08 × 2,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.39x = 10,426,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,426,033.08/3,083.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.36

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