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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.36, 4,743.99 and 2,334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.36, 4,743.99 and 2,334.42 is: 3,515.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.36 : 4,743.99 = 2,334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.36/4,743.99 = 2,334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.36x = 4,743.99 × 2,334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.36x = 11,074,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,074,465.14/3,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.30

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