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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.85, 4,604.31 and 2,216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.85, 4,604.31 and 2,216.84 is: 3,059.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.85 : 4,604.31 = 2,216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.85/4,604.31 = 2,216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.85x = 4,604.31 × 2,216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.85x = 10,206,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,206,995.56/3,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.79

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