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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,493.78, 4,819.59 and 2,233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,493.78, 4,819.59 and 2,233.51 is: 3,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,493.78 : 4,819.59 = 2,233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,493.78/4,819.59 = 2,233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,493.78x = 4,819.59 × 2,233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,493.78x = 10,764,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,764,602.46/3,493.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.08

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