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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.97, 4,940.04 and 2,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.97, 4,940.04 and 2,361.76 is: 3,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.97 : 4,940.04 = 2,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.97/4,940.04 = 2,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.97x = 4,940.04 × 2,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.97x = 11,667,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,667,172.09/3,293.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.98

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