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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.84, 4,637.88 and 2,276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.84, 4,637.88 and 2,276.28 is: 3,412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.84 : 4,637.88 = 2,276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.84/4,637.88 = 2,276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.84x = 4,637.88 × 2,276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.84x = 10,557,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557,113.49/3,093.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.30

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