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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.54, 4,556.86 and 2,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.54, 4,556.86 and 2,182.64 is: 3,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.54 : 4,556.86 = 2,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.54/4,556.86 = 2,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.54x = 4,556.86 × 2,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.54x = 9,945,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,945,956.67/3,301.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.52

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