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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.65, 4,496.51 and 2,349.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.65, 4,496.51 and 2,349.33 is: 3,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.65 : 4,496.51 = 2,349.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.65/4,496.51 = 2,349.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.65x = 4,496.51 × 2,349.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.65x = 10,563,774.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,563,774.09/3,001.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.32

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