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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.05, 4,961.58 and 2,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.05, 4,961.58 and 2,488 is: 3,738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.05 : 4,961.58 = 2,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.05/4,961.58 = 2,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.05x = 4,961.58 × 2,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.05x = 12,344,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,344,411.04/3,302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.41

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