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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.99, 4,605.62 and 2,218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.99, 4,605.62 and 2,218.78 is: 3,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.99 : 4,605.62 = 2,218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.99/4,605.62 = 2,218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.99x = 4,605.62 × 2,218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.99x = 10,218,857.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,218,857.54/3,336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.30

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