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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.98, 4,866.11 and 2,380.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.98, 4,866.11 and 2,380.33 is: 3,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.98 : 4,866.11 = 2,380.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.98/4,866.11 = 2,380.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.98x = 4,866.11 × 2,380.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.98x = 11,582,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,582,923.55/3,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.43

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