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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.83, 4,616.63 and 2,225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.83, 4,616.63 and 2,225.81 is: 3,072.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.83 : 4,616.63 = 2,225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.83/4,616.63 = 2,225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.83x = 4,616.63 × 2,225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.83x = 10,275,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,275,749.98/3,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.13

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