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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.97, 4,557.35 and 2,240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.97, 4,557.35 and 2,240.88 is: 3,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.97 : 4,557.35 = 2,240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.97/4,557.35 = 2,240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.97x = 4,557.35 × 2,240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.97x = 10,212,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,212,474.47/3,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.91

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