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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.70, 4,666.15 and 2,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.70, 4,666.15 and 2,199.72 is: 3,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.70 : 4,666.15 = 2,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.70/4,666.15 = 2,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.70x = 4,666.15 × 2,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.70x = 10,264,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264,223.48/3,380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.12

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