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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,650.68, 5,471.39 and 2,333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,650.68, 5,471.39 and 2,333.93 is: 3,497.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,650.68 : 5,471.39 = 2,333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,650.68/5,471.39 = 2,333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,650.68x = 5,471.39 × 2,333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,650.68x = 12,769,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,769,819.74/3,650.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.93

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