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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,571.59, 4,927.98 and 2,244.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,571.59, 4,927.98 and 2,244.81 is: 3,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,571.59 : 4,927.98 = 2,244.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,571.59/4,927.98 = 2,244.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,571.59x = 4,927.98 × 2,244.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,571.59x = 11,062,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,062,378.78/3,571.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.33

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