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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.36, 4,562.21 and 2,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.36, 4,562.21 and 2,244.90 is: 3,098.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.36 : 4,562.21 = 2,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.36/4,562.21 = 2,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.36x = 4,562.21 × 2,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.36x = 10,241,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241,694.00/3,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.51

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