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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.42, 4,926.96 and 2,243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.42, 4,926.96 and 2,243.79 is: 3,363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.42 : 4,926.96 = 2,243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.42/4,926.96 = 2,243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.42x = 4,926.96 × 2,243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.42x = 11,055,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,055,063.58/3,286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.86

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