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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.50, 4,767.48 and 2,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.50, 4,767.48 and 2,366.40 is: 3,542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.50 : 4,767.48 = 2,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.50/4,767.48 = 2,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.50x = 4,767.48 × 2,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.50x = 11,281,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,281,764.67/3,184.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.71

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