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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.49, 4,495.91 and 2,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.49, 4,495.91 and 2,422.74 is: 3,340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.49 : 4,495.91 = 2,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.49/4,495.91 = 2,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.49x = 4,495.91 × 2,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.49x = 10,892,425.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,892,425.74/3,260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.74

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