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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.72, 6,825.96 and 2,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.72, 6,825.96 and 2,239.60 is: 3,360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.72 : 6,825.96 = 2,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.72/6,825.96 = 2,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.72x = 6,825.96 × 2,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.72x = 15,287,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,420.02/4,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.08

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