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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.49, 4,564.56 and 2,186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.49, 4,564.56 and 2,186.48 is: 3,017.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.49 : 4,564.56 = 2,186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.49/4,564.56 = 2,186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.49x = 4,564.56 × 2,186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.49x = 9,980,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,980,296.33/3,307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.49

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