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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,128.33, 4,678.27 and 2,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,128.33, 4,678.27 and 2,338.24 is: 3,496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,128.33 : 4,678.27 = 2,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,128.33/4,678.27 = 2,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,128.33x = 4,678.27 × 2,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,128.33x = 10,938,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,938,909.27/3,128.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.73

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