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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.34, 4,529.46 and 2,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.34, 4,529.46 and 2,221.48 is: 3,064.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.34 : 4,529.46 = 2,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.34/4,529.46 = 2,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.34x = 4,529.46 × 2,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.34x = 10,062,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,062,104.80/3,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.59

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