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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.66, 4,555.74 and 2,240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.66, 4,555.74 and 2,240.22 is: 3,092.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.66 : 4,555.74 = 2,240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.66/4,555.74 = 2,240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.66x = 4,555.74 × 2,240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.66x = 10,205,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,205,859.86/3,300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.07

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