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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,466.41, 4,780.54 and 2,288.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,466.41, 4,780.54 and 2,288.67 is: 3,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,466.41 : 4,780.54 = 2,288.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,466.41/4,780.54 = 2,288.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,466.41x = 4,780.54 × 2,288.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,466.41x = 10,941,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,941,078.48/3,466.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.31

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