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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.67, 4,542.75 and 2,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.67, 4,542.75 and 2,233.98 is: 3,084.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.67 : 4,542.75 = 2,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.67/4,542.75 = 2,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.67x = 4,542.75 × 2,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.67x = 10,148,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148,412.65/3,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.00

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