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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.40, 4,457.48 and 2,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.40, 4,457.48 and 2,169.27 is: 2,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.40 : 4,457.48 = 2,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.40/4,457.48 = 2,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.40x = 4,457.48 × 2,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.40x = 9,669,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,669,466.79/3,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.50

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