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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.63, 4,651.46 and 2,237.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.63, 4,651.46 and 2,237.83 is: 3,087.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.63 : 4,651.46 = 2,237.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.63/4,651.46 = 2,237.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.63x = 4,651.46 × 2,237.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.63x = 10,409,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,409,162.31/3,371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.28

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