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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.44, 4,669.38 and 2,267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.44, 4,669.38 and 2,267.64 is: 3,127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.44 : 4,669.38 = 2,267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.44/4,669.38 = 2,267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.44x = 4,669.38 × 2,267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.44x = 10,588,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,588,472.86/3,385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.65

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