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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,502.32, 5,244.90 and 2,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,502.32, 5,244.90 and 2,266.02 is: 3,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,502.32 : 5,244.90 = 2,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,502.32/5,244.90 = 2,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,502.32x = 5,244.90 × 2,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,502.32x = 11,885,048.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,885,048.30/3,502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.48

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