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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.76, 4,616.22 and 2,285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.76, 4,616.22 and 2,285.64 is: 3,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.76 : 4,616.22 = 2,285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.76/4,616.22 = 2,285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.76x = 4,616.22 × 2,285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.76x = 10,551,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,017.08/3,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.66

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