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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.23, 4,651.35 and 2,237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.23, 4,651.35 and 2,237.69 is: 3,086.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.23 : 4,651.35 = 2,237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.23/4,651.35 = 2,237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.23x = 4,651.35 × 2,237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.23x = 10,408,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,408,279.38/3,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.47

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