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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.33, 4,748.31 and 2,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.33, 4,748.31 and 2,293.76 is: 3,437.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.33 : 4,748.31 = 2,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.33/4,748.31 = 2,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.33x = 4,748.31 × 2,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.33x = 10,891,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891,483.55/3,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.61

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