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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.22, 4,373.32 and 2,384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.22, 4,373.32 and 2,384.54 is: 3,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.22 : 4,373.32 = 2,384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.22/4,373.32 = 2,384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.22x = 4,373.32 × 2,384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.22x = 10,428,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,356.47/3,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.55

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