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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.46, 4,655.50 and 2,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.46, 4,655.50 and 2,196.92 is: 3,030.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.46 : 4,655.50 = 2,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.46/4,655.50 = 2,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.46x = 4,655.50 × 2,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.46x = 10,227,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,227,761.06/3,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.03

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