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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.28, 4,645.52 and 2,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.28, 4,645.52 and 2,261.92 is: 3,122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.28 : 4,645.52 = 2,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.28/4,645.52 = 2,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.28x = 4,645.52 × 2,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.28x = 10,507,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,507,794.60/3,365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.41

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