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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.63, 4,609.82 and 2,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.63, 4,609.82 and 2,207.74 is: 3,045.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.63 : 4,609.82 = 2,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.63/4,609.82 = 2,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.63x = 4,609.82 × 2,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.63x = 10,177,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,177,301.05/3,341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.61

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