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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.83, 4,630.37 and 2,218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.83, 4,630.37 and 2,218.49 is: 3,326.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.83 : 4,630.37 = 2,218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.83/4,630.37 = 2,218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.83x = 4,630.37 × 2,218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.83x = 10,272,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272,438.34/3,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.76

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