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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,387.83, 4,674.71 and 2,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,387.83, 4,674.71 and 2,209.28 is: 3,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,387.83 : 4,674.71 = 2,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,387.83/4,674.71 = 2,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,387.83x = 4,674.71 × 2,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,387.83x = 10,327,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327,725.46/3,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.48

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