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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.55, 4,676.54 and 2,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.55, 4,676.54 and 2,268.71 is: 3,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.55 : 4,676.54 = 2,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.55/4,676.54 = 2,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.55x = 4,676.54 × 2,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.55x = 10,609,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,609,695.87/3,389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.12

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