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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.54, 4,604.92 and 2,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.54, 4,604.92 and 2,218 is: 3,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.54 : 4,604.92 = 2,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.54/4,604.92 = 2,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.54x = 4,604.92 × 2,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.54x = 10,213,712.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213,712.56/3,335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.09

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