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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.83, 4,619.39 and 2,227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.83, 4,619.39 and 2,227.81 is: 3,074.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.83 : 4,619.39 = 2,227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.83/4,619.39 = 2,227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.83x = 4,619.39 × 2,227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.83x = 10,291,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,291,123.24/3,346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.89

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