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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.08, 5,068.17 and 2,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.08, 5,068.17 and 2,266.38 is: 3,402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.08 : 5,068.17 = 2,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.08/5,068.17 = 2,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.08x = 5,068.17 × 2,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.08x = 11,486,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,486,399.12/3,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.29

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