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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.73, 4,546.49 and 2,208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.73, 4,546.49 and 2,208.14 is: 3,309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.73 : 4,546.49 = 2,208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.73/4,546.49 = 2,208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.73x = 4,546.49 × 2,208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.73x = 10,039,286.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,039,286.43/3,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.22

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