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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.94, 4,471.12 and 2,490.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.94, 4,471.12 and 2,490.36 is: 3,443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.94 : 4,471.12 = 2,490.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.94/4,471.12 = 2,490.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.94x = 4,471.12 × 2,490.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.94x = 11,134,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,134,698.40/3,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.08

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