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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.55, 4,604.67 and 2,218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.55, 4,604.67 and 2,218.35 is: 3,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.55 : 4,604.67 = 2,218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.55/4,604.67 = 2,218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.55x = 4,604.67 × 2,218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.55x = 10,214,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214,769.69/3,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.39

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