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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.33, 4,828.64 and 2,396.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.33, 4,828.64 and 2,396.73 is: 3,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.33 : 4,828.64 = 2,396.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.33/4,828.64 = 2,396.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.33x = 4,828.64 × 2,396.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.33x = 11,572,934.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572,934.36/3,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.48

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