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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.79, 4,669.31 and 2,188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.79, 4,669.31 and 2,188.31 is: 3,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.79 : 4,669.31 = 2,188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.79/4,669.31 = 2,188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.79x = 4,669.31 × 2,188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.79x = 10,217,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217,885.09/3,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.55

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