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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.62, 4,478.67 and 2,251.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.62, 4,478.67 and 2,251.23 is: 3,107.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.62 : 4,478.67 = 2,251.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.62/4,478.67 = 2,251.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.62x = 4,478.67 × 2,251.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.62x = 10,082,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,082,516.26/3,244.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.46

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