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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.56, 4,622.60 and 2,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.56, 4,622.60 and 2,231.36 is: 3,080.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.56 : 4,622.60 = 2,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.56/4,622.60 = 2,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.56x = 4,622.60 × 2,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.56x = 10,314,684.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,314,684.74/3,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.33

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