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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,240.66, 4,472.84 and 2,295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,240.66, 4,472.84 and 2,295.46 is: 3,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,240.66 : 4,472.84 = 2,295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,240.66/4,472.84 = 2,295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,240.66x = 4,472.84 × 2,295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,240.66x = 10,267,219.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,267,219.86/3,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.25

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