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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.86, 4,607.55 and 2,292.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.86, 4,607.55 and 2,292.90 is: 3,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.86 : 4,607.55 = 2,292.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.86/4,607.55 = 2,292.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.86x = 4,607.55 × 2,292.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.86x = 10,564,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,564,651.40/3,340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.26

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