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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.70, 4,997.76 and 2,343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.70, 4,997.76 and 2,343.34 is: 3,233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.70 : 4,997.76 = 2,343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.70/4,997.76 = 2,343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.70x = 4,997.76 × 2,343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.70x = 11,711,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,711,450.92/3,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.69

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