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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.74, 4,823.06 and 2,236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.74, 4,823.06 and 2,236.67 is: 3,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.74 : 4,823.06 = 2,236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.74/4,823.06 = 2,236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.74x = 4,823.06 × 2,236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.74x = 10,787,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,787,582.93/3,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.34

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