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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.68, 4,546.90 and 2,236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.68, 4,546.90 and 2,236.98 is: 3,088.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.68 : 4,546.90 = 2,236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.68/4,546.90 = 2,236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.68x = 4,546.90 × 2,236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.68x = 10,171,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171,324.36/3,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.13

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