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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.17, 4,583.16 and 2,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.17, 4,583.16 and 2,436.44 is: 3,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.17 : 4,583.16 = 2,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.17/4,583.16 = 2,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.17x = 4,583.16 × 2,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.17x = 11,166,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166,571.43/3,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.23

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