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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.72, 4,554.66 and 2,239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.72, 4,554.66 and 2,239.54 is: 3,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.72 : 4,554.66 = 2,239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.72/4,554.66 = 2,239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.72x = 4,554.66 × 2,239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.72x = 10,200,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,343.26/3,301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.40

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