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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.63, 4,908.35 and 2,442.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.63, 4,908.35 and 2,442.69 is: 3,658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.63 : 4,908.35 = 2,442.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.63/4,908.35 = 2,442.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.63x = 4,908.35 × 2,442.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.63x = 11,989,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,989,577.46/3,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.00

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