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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.97, 4,637.22 and 2,286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.97, 4,637.22 and 2,286.13 is: 3,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.97 : 4,637.22 = 2,286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.97/4,637.22 = 2,286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.97x = 4,637.22 × 2,286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.97x = 10,601,287.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601,287.76/3,360.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.23

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