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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.66, 4,888.09 and 2,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.66, 4,888.09 and 2,380.02 is: 3,566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.66 : 4,888.09 = 2,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.66/4,888.09 = 2,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.66x = 4,888.09 × 2,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.66x = 11,633,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633,763.49/3,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.83

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