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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.67, 4,552.98 and 2,238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.67, 4,552.98 and 2,238.21 is: 3,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.67 : 4,552.98 = 2,238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.67/4,552.98 = 2,238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.67x = 4,552.98 × 2,238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.67x = 10,190,525.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,190,525.37/3,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.29

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