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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.73, 4,635.28 and 2,366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.73, 4,635.28 and 2,366.29 is: 3,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.73 : 4,635.28 = 2,366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.73/4,635.28 = 2,366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.73x = 4,635.28 × 2,366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.73x = 10,968,416.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,968,416.71/3,360.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.70

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