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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.68, 4,469.70 and 2,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.68, 4,469.70 and 2,294.24 is: 3,167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.68 : 4,469.70 = 2,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.68/4,469.70 = 2,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.68x = 4,469.70 × 2,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.68x = 10,254,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,564.53/3,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.26

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