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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.98, 4,509.33 and 2,337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.98, 4,509.33 and 2,337.86 is: 3,222.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.98 : 4,509.33 = 2,337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.98/4,509.33 = 2,337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.98x = 4,509.33 × 2,337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.98x = 10,542,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,542,182.23/3,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.94

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