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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.81, 4,924.55 and 2,242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.81, 4,924.55 and 2,242.19 is: 3,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.81 : 4,924.55 = 2,242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.81/4,924.55 = 2,242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.81x = 4,924.55 × 2,242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.81x = 11,041,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,041,757.75/3,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.46

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