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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.65, 4,903.26 and 2,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.65, 4,903.26 and 2,236.68 is: 3,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.65 : 4,903.26 = 2,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.65/4,903.26 = 2,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.65x = 4,903.26 × 2,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.65x = 10,967,023.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,967,023.58/3,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.07

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