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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.67, 4,598.24 and 2,268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.67, 4,598.24 and 2,268.51 is: 3,129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.67 : 4,598.24 = 2,268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.67/4,598.24 = 2,268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.67x = 4,598.24 × 2,268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.67x = 10,431,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,431,142.08/3,332.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.97

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