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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.70, 4,676.66 and 2,239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.70, 4,676.66 and 2,239.23 is: 3,361.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.70 : 4,676.66 = 2,239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.70/4,676.66 = 2,239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.70x = 4,676.66 × 2,239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.70x = 10,472,117.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472,117.37/3,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.08

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