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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.22, 4,529.40 and 2,233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.22, 4,529.40 and 2,233.92 is: 3,083.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.22 : 4,529.40 = 2,233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.22/4,529.40 = 2,233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.22x = 4,529.40 × 2,233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.22x = 10,118,317.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,118,317.25/3,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.71

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