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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.99, 4,552.87 and 2,241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.99, 4,552.87 and 2,241.34 is: 3,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.99 : 4,552.87 = 2,241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.99/4,552.87 = 2,241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.99x = 4,552.87 × 2,241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.99x = 10,204,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,204,529.65/3,297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.17

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