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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.34, 4,662.66 and 2,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.34, 4,662.66 and 2,187.24 is: 3,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.34 : 4,662.66 = 2,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.34/4,662.66 = 2,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.34x = 4,662.66 × 2,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.34x = 10,198,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198,347.18/3,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.17

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