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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.78, 4,577.22 and 2,138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.78, 4,577.22 and 2,138.26 is: 2,950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.78 : 4,577.22 = 2,138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.78/4,577.22 = 2,138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.78x = 4,577.22 × 2,138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.78x = 9,787,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,787,286.44/3,316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.84

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