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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.41, 4,559.56 and 2,243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.41, 4,559.56 and 2,243.23 is: 3,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.41 : 4,559.56 = 2,243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.41/4,559.56 = 2,243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.41x = 4,559.56 × 2,243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.41x = 10,228,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228,141.78/3,305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.36

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