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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,367.72, 4,649.58 and 2,307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,367.72, 4,649.58 and 2,307.25 is: 3,185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,367.72 : 4,649.58 = 2,307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,367.72/4,649.58 = 2,307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,367.72x = 4,649.58 × 2,307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,367.72x = 10,727,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,727,743.46/3,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.46

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