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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.83, 4,986.36 and 2,338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.83, 4,986.36 and 2,338.27 is: 3,227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.83 : 4,986.36 = 2,338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.83/4,986.36 = 2,338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.83x = 4,986.36 × 2,338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.83x = 11,659,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,659,443.53/3,612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.24

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