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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.08, 4,607.16 and 2,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.08, 4,607.16 and 2,292.72 is: 3,162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.08 : 4,607.16 = 2,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.08/4,607.16 = 2,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.08x = 4,607.16 × 2,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.08x = 10,562,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,562,927.88/3,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.48

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