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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.66, 4,662.49 and 2,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.66, 4,662.49 and 2,263.20 is: 3,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.66 : 4,662.49 = 2,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.66/4,662.49 = 2,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.66x = 4,662.49 × 2,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.66x = 10,552,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552,147.37/3,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.48

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