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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.56, 4,674.96 and 2,270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.56, 4,674.96 and 2,270.14 is: 3,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.56 : 4,674.96 = 2,270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.56/4,674.96 = 2,270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.56x = 4,674.96 × 2,270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.56x = 10,612,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,612,813.69/3,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.03

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