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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.29, 4,661.98 and 2,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.29, 4,661.98 and 2,262.82 is: 3,118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.29 : 4,661.98 = 2,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.29/4,661.98 = 2,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.29x = 4,661.98 × 2,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.29x = 10,549,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,549,221.58/3,382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.96

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