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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.47, 4,619.97 and 2,228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.47, 4,619.97 and 2,228.27 is: 3,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.47 : 4,619.97 = 2,228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.47/4,619.97 = 2,228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.47x = 4,619.97 × 2,228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.47x = 10,294,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,294,517.45/3,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.23

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