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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,362.69, 4,637.25 and 2,243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,362.69, 4,637.25 and 2,243.67 is: 3,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,362.69 : 4,637.25 = 2,243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,362.69/4,637.25 = 2,243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,362.69x = 4,637.25 × 2,243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,362.69x = 10,404,458.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,404,458.71/3,362.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.09

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