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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.53, 4,566.51 and 2,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.53, 4,566.51 and 2,248.13 is: 3,101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.53 : 4,566.51 = 2,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.53/4,566.51 = 2,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.53x = 4,566.51 × 2,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.53x = 10,266,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266,119.54/3,309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.99

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