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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.67, 4,557.27 and 2,241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.67, 4,557.27 and 2,241.81 is: 3,090.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.67 : 4,557.27 = 2,241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.67/4,557.27 = 2,241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.67x = 4,557.27 × 2,241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.67x = 10,216,533.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,216,533.46/3,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.61

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