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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.98, 4,952.44 and 2,244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.98, 4,952.44 and 2,244.33 is: 3,096.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.98 : 4,952.44 = 2,244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.98/4,952.44 = 2,244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.98x = 4,952.44 × 2,244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.98x = 11,114,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,114,926.40/3,588.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.96

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