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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.35, 4,564.36 and 2,186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.35, 4,564.36 and 2,186.33 is: 3,017.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.35 : 4,564.36 = 2,186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.35/4,564.36 = 2,186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.35x = 4,564.36 × 2,186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.35x = 9,979,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,197.20/3,307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.28

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