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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.46, 4,717.26 and 2,241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.46, 4,717.26 and 2,241.74 is: 3,096.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.46 : 4,717.26 = 2,241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.46/4,717.26 = 2,241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.46x = 4,717.26 × 2,241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.46x = 10,574,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,574,870.43/3,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.18

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