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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.17, 4,548.96 and 2,238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.17, 4,548.96 and 2,238.48 is: 3,090.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.17 : 4,548.96 = 2,238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.17/4,548.96 = 2,238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.17x = 4,548.96 × 2,238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.17x = 10,182,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,755.98/3,295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.21

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