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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.88, 4,638.36 and 2,368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.88, 4,638.36 and 2,368.84 is: 3,266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.88 : 4,638.36 = 2,368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.88/4,638.36 = 2,368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.88x = 4,638.36 × 2,368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.88x = 10,987,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,987,532.70/3,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.33

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