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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.63, 4,624.56 and 2,231.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.63, 4,624.56 and 2,231.62 is: 3,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.63 : 4,624.56 = 2,231.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.63/4,624.56 = 2,231.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.63x = 4,624.56 × 2,231.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.63x = 10,320,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320,260.59/3,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.10

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