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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.70, 4,618.86 and 2,338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.70, 4,618.86 and 2,338.72 is: 3,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.70 : 4,618.86 = 2,338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.70/4,618.86 = 2,338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.70x = 4,618.86 × 2,338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.70x = 10,802,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,802,220.26/3,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.80

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