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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.42, 5,498.91 and 2,268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.42, 5,498.91 and 2,268.26 is: 3,394.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.42 : 5,498.91 = 2,268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.42/5,498.91 = 2,268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.42x = 5,498.91 × 2,268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.42x = 12,472,957.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472,957.60/3,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.54

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