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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.38, 4,966.70 and 2,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.38, 4,966.70 and 2,062.26 is: 3,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.38 : 4,966.70 = 2,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.38/4,966.70 = 2,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.38x = 4,966.70 × 2,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.38x = 10,242,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,242,616.43/3,315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.43

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