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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.56, 5,007.44 and 2,242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.56, 5,007.44 and 2,242.38 is: 3,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.56 : 5,007.44 = 2,242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.56/5,007.44 = 2,242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.56x = 5,007.44 × 2,242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.56x = 11,228,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,228,583.31/3,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.29

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