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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.80, 4,671.04 and 2,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.80, 4,671.04 and 2,206.44 is: 3,044.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.80 : 4,671.04 = 2,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.80/4,671.04 = 2,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.80x = 4,671.04 × 2,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.80x = 10,306,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,306,369.50/3,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.00

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