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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,239.66, 4,466.62 and 2,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,239.66, 4,466.62 and 2,484.32 is: 3,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,239.66 : 4,466.62 = 2,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,239.66/4,466.62 = 2,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,239.66x = 4,466.62 × 2,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,239.66x = 11,096,494.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096,494.17/3,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.20

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