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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,384.58, 4,671.90 and 2,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,384.58, 4,671.90 and 2,265.01 is: 3,126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,384.58 : 4,671.90 = 2,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,384.58/4,671.90 = 2,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,384.58x = 4,671.90 × 2,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,384.58x = 10,581,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,581,900.22/3,384.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.50

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