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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.32, 4,499.88 and 2,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.32, 4,499.88 and 2,356.68 is: 3,519.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.32 : 4,499.88 = 2,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.32/4,499.88 = 2,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.32x = 4,499.88 × 2,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.32x = 10,604,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,604,777.20/3,013.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.30

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