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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.47, 4,884.91 and 2,338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.47, 4,884.91 and 2,338.07 is: 3,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.47 : 4,884.91 = 2,338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.47/4,884.91 = 2,338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.47x = 4,884.91 × 2,338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.47x = 11,421,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,421,231.25/3,261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.87

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