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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.62, 4,689.73 and 2,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.62, 4,689.73 and 2,267.24 is: 3,127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.62 : 4,689.73 = 2,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.62/4,689.73 = 2,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.62x = 4,689.73 × 2,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.62x = 10,632,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632,743.45/3,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.63

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