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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.67, 4,675.27 and 2,268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.67, 4,675.27 and 2,268.63 is: 3,129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.67 : 4,675.27 = 2,268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.67/4,675.27 = 2,268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.67x = 4,675.27 × 2,268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.67x = 10,606,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,606,457.78/3,389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.05

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