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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.91, 4,560.26 and 2,243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.91, 4,560.26 and 2,243.73 is: 3,095.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.91 : 4,560.26 = 2,243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.91/4,560.26 = 2,243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.91x = 4,560.26 × 2,243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.91x = 10,231,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231,980.95/3,305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.06

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