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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.62, 4,884.57 and 2,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.62, 4,884.57 and 2,366.98 is: 3,551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.62 : 4,884.57 = 2,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.62/4,884.57 = 2,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.62x = 4,884.57 × 2,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.62x = 11,561,679.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561,679.50/3,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.30

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