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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.53, 4,786.33 and 2,190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.53, 4,786.33 and 2,190.92 is: 3,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.53 : 4,786.33 = 2,190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.53/4,786.33 = 2,190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.53x = 4,786.33 × 2,190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.53x = 10,486,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,486,466.12/3,468.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.31

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