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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.30, 4,595.60 and 2,322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.30, 4,595.60 and 2,322.34 is: 3,202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.30 : 4,595.60 = 2,322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.30/4,595.60 = 2,322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.30x = 4,595.60 × 2,322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.30x = 10,672,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,672,540.02/3,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.76

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