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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.67, 4,628.34 and 2,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.67, 4,628.34 and 2,218.59 is: 3,329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.67 : 4,628.34 = 2,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.67/4,628.34 = 2,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.67x = 4,628.34 × 2,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.67x = 10,268,388.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268,388.84/3,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.92

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