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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.69, 4,542.22 and 2,230.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.69, 4,542.22 and 2,230.49 is: 3,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.69 : 4,542.22 = 2,230.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.69/4,542.22 = 2,230.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.69x = 4,542.22 × 2,230.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.69x = 10,131,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,131,376.29/3,292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.93

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