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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.08, 4,614.30 and 2,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.08, 4,614.30 and 2,225.88 is: 3,072.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.08 : 4,614.30 = 2,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.08/4,614.30 = 2,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.08x = 4,614.30 × 2,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.08x = 10,270,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270,878.08/3,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.28

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