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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.91, 4,661.46 and 2,262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.91, 4,661.46 and 2,262.45 is: 3,118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.91 : 4,661.46 = 2,262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.91/4,661.46 = 2,262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.91x = 4,661.46 × 2,262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.91x = 10,546,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,546,320.18/3,381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.45

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