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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.16, 4,605.46 and 2,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.16, 4,605.46 and 2,012.28 is: 2,776.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.16 : 4,605.46 = 2,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.16/4,605.46 = 2,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.16x = 4,605.46 × 2,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.16x = 9,267,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267,475.05/3,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,776.22

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