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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.82, 4,645.86 and 2,249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.82, 4,645.86 and 2,249.98 is: 3,101.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.82 : 4,645.86 = 2,249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.82/4,645.86 = 2,249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.82x = 4,645.86 × 2,249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.82x = 10,453,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,453,072.03/3,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.05

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