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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.85, 4,908.74 and 2,383.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.85, 4,908.74 and 2,383.23 is: 3,572.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.85 : 4,908.74 = 2,383.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.85/4,908.74 = 2,383.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.85x = 4,908.74 × 2,383.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.85x = 11,698,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,698,644.51/3,274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.27

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