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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.69, 4,951.35 and 2,260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.69, 4,951.35 and 2,260.08 is: 3,388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.69 : 4,951.35 = 2,260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.69/4,951.35 = 2,260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.69x = 4,951.35 × 2,260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.69x = 11,190,447.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,190,447.11/3,302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.29

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