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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,384.62, 4,668.46 and 2,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,384.62, 4,668.46 and 2,207.28 is: 3,044.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,384.62 : 4,668.46 = 2,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,384.62/4,668.46 = 2,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,384.62x = 4,668.46 × 2,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,384.62x = 10,304,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304,592.87/3,384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.54

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