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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.76, 4,607.16 and 2,220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.76, 4,607.16 and 2,220.96 is: 3,064.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.76 : 4,607.16 = 2,220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.76/4,607.16 = 2,220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.76x = 4,607.16 × 2,220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.76x = 10,232,318.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,232,318.07/3,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.71

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