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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.08, 4,748.34 and 2,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.08, 4,748.34 and 2,263.72 is: 3,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.08 : 4,748.34 = 2,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.08/4,748.34 = 2,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.08x = 4,748.34 × 2,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.08x = 10,748,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,748,912.22/3,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.89

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