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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.51, 4,686.39 and 2,279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.51, 4,686.39 and 2,279.52 is: 3,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.51 : 4,686.39 = 2,279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.51/4,686.39 = 2,279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.51x = 4,686.39 × 2,279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.51x = 10,682,719.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,682,719.73/3,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.20

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