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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.30, 4,462.78 and 2,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.30, 4,462.78 and 2,290.14 is: 3,157.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.30 : 4,462.78 = 2,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.30/4,462.78 = 2,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.30x = 4,462.78 × 2,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.30x = 10,220,390.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,220,390.99/3,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.07

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