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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.66, 4,557.12 and 2,241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.66, 4,557.12 and 2,241.22 is: 3,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.66 : 4,557.12 = 2,241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.66/4,557.12 = 2,241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.66x = 4,557.12 × 2,241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.66x = 10,213,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,508.49/3,301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.45

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