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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.78, 4,602.96 and 2,333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.78, 4,602.96 and 2,333.70 is: 3,495.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.78 : 4,602.96 = 2,333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.78/4,602.96 = 2,333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.78x = 4,602.96 × 2,333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.78x = 10,741,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,741,927.75/3,072.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.83

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