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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.52, 4,666.28 and 2,203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.52, 4,666.28 and 2,203.16 is: 3,039.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.52 : 4,666.28 = 2,203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.52/4,666.28 = 2,203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.52x = 4,666.28 × 2,203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.52x = 10,280,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280,561.44/3,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.32

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