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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.72, 4,544.64 and 2,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.72, 4,544.64 and 2,247.04 is: 3,099.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.72 : 4,544.64 = 2,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.72/4,544.64 = 2,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.72x = 4,544.64 × 2,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.72x = 10,211,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,211,987.87/3,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.50

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