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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.42, 4,563.33 and 2,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.42, 4,563.33 and 2,248.88 is: 3,104.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.42 : 4,563.33 = 2,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.42/4,563.33 = 2,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.42x = 4,563.33 × 2,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.42x = 10,262,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262,350.32/3,305.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.71

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