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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.51, 4,623.91 and 2,289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.51, 4,623.91 and 2,289.04 is: 3,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.51 : 4,623.91 = 2,289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.51/4,623.91 = 2,289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.51x = 4,623.91 × 2,289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.51x = 10,584,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,584,297.66/3,349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.96

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