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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.59, 4,997.99 and 2,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.59, 4,997.99 and 2,246.59 is: 3,370.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.59 : 4,997.99 = 2,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.59/4,997.99 = 2,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.59x = 4,997.99 × 2,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.59x = 11,228,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,228,434.35/3,331.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.29

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