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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.23, 4,555.68 and 2,167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.23, 4,555.68 and 2,167.57 is: 2,990.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.23 : 4,555.68 = 2,167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.23/4,555.68 = 2,167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.23x = 4,555.68 × 2,167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.23x = 9,874,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,874,755.30/3,302.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.33

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