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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.35, 4,555.13 and 2,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.35, 4,555.13 and 2,239.30 is: 3,089.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.35 : 4,555.13 = 2,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.35/4,555.13 = 2,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.35x = 4,555.13 × 2,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.35x = 10,200,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,302.61/3,301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.74

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