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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.62, 4,623.45 and 2,253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.62, 4,623.45 and 2,253.13 is: 3,374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.62 : 4,623.45 = 2,253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.62/4,623.45 = 2,253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.62x = 4,623.45 × 2,253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.62x = 10,417,233.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,417,233.90/3,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.96

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