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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.66, 4,469.33 and 2,190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.66, 4,469.33 and 2,190.33 is: 3,023.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.66 : 4,469.33 = 2,190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.66/4,469.33 = 2,190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.66x = 4,469.33 × 2,190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.66x = 9,789,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,789,296.63/3,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.57

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