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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.71, 4,943.39 and 2,259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.71, 4,943.39 and 2,259.51 is: 3,382.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.71 : 4,943.39 = 2,259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.71/4,943.39 = 2,259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.71x = 4,943.39 × 2,259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.71x = 11,169,627.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,169,627.84/3,301.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.98

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