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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.35, 4,666.97 and 2,264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.35, 4,666.97 and 2,264.15 is: 3,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.35 : 4,666.97 = 2,264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.35/4,666.97 = 2,264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.35x = 4,666.97 × 2,264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.35x = 10,566,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566,724.72/3,381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.01

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