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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.91, 4,556.12 and 2,240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.91, 4,556.12 and 2,240.73 is: 3,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.91 : 4,556.12 = 2,240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.91/4,556.12 = 2,240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.91x = 4,556.12 × 2,240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.91x = 10,209,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,209,023.56/3,302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.92

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