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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.70, 4,946.35 and 2,423.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.70, 4,946.35 and 2,423.59 is: 3,636.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.70 : 4,946.35 = 2,423.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.70/4,946.35 = 2,423.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.70x = 4,946.35 × 2,423.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.70x = 11,987,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,987,924.40/3,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.34

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