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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.72, 4,566.80 and 2,189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.72, 4,566.80 and 2,189.68 is: 3,022.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.72 : 4,566.80 = 2,189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.72/4,566.80 = 2,189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.72x = 4,566.80 × 2,189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.72x = 9,999,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,830.62/3,308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.27

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