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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.86, 4,607.49 and 2,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.86, 4,607.49 and 2,292.10 is: 3,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.86 : 4,607.49 = 2,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.86/4,607.49 = 2,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.86x = 4,607.49 × 2,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.86x = 10,560,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,560,827.83/3,341.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.16

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