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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.09, 4,569.21 and 2,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.09, 4,569.21 and 2,248.56 is: 3,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.09 : 4,569.21 = 2,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.09/4,569.21 = 2,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.09x = 4,569.21 × 2,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.09x = 10,274,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274,142.84/3,312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.01

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