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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.28, 4,630.82 and 2,236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.28, 4,630.82 and 2,236.76 is: 3,088.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.28 : 4,630.82 = 2,236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.28/4,630.82 = 2,236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.28x = 4,630.82 × 2,236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.28x = 10,358,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358,032.94/3,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.00

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