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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.78, 4,665.50 and 2,202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.78, 4,665.50 and 2,202.42 is: 3,038.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.78 : 4,665.50 = 2,202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.78/4,665.50 = 2,202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.78x = 4,665.50 × 2,202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.78x = 10,275,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,275,390.51/3,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.46

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