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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.67, 4,638.54 and 2,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.67, 4,638.54 and 2,183.73 is: 3,012.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.67 : 4,638.54 = 2,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.67/4,638.54 = 2,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.67x = 4,638.54 × 2,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.67x = 10,129,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,129,318.95/3,362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.28

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