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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.65, 4,639.48 and 2,299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.65, 4,639.48 and 2,299.53 is: 3,172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.65 : 4,639.48 = 2,299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.65/4,639.48 = 2,299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.65x = 4,639.48 × 2,299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.65x = 10,668,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,668,623.44/3,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.68

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