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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.08, 4,958.16 and 2,247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.08, 4,958.16 and 2,247.24 is: 3,102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.08 : 4,958.16 = 2,247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.08/4,958.16 = 2,247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.08x = 4,958.16 × 2,247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.08x = 11,142,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142,198.29/3,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.74

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