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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.72, 4,551.90 and 2,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.72, 4,551.90 and 2,237.54 is: 3,086.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.72 : 4,551.90 = 2,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.72/4,551.90 = 2,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.72x = 4,551.90 × 2,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.72x = 10,185,058.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,185,058.33/3,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.64

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