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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.26, 4,564.23 and 2,186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.26, 4,564.23 and 2,186.23 is: 3,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.26 : 4,564.23 = 2,186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.26/4,564.23 = 2,186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.26x = 4,564.23 × 2,186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.26x = 9,978,456.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,978,456.55/3,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.14

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