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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.65, 5,041.46 and 2,264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.65, 5,041.46 and 2,264.69 is: 3,395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.65 : 5,041.46 = 2,264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.65/5,041.46 = 2,264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.65x = 5,041.46 × 2,264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.65x = 11,417,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,417,362.31/3,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.35

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