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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.93, 4,494.23 and 2,416.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.93, 4,494.23 and 2,416.36 is: 3,335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.93 : 4,494.23 = 2,416.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.93/4,494.23 = 2,416.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.93x = 4,494.23 × 2,416.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.93x = 10,859,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859,677.60/3,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.35

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