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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.61, 4,667.56 and 2,205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.61, 4,667.56 and 2,205.27 is: 3,042.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.61 : 4,667.56 = 2,205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.61/4,667.56 = 2,205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.61x = 4,667.56 × 2,205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.61x = 10,293,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,224.53/3,382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.99

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