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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.76, 4,952.86 and 2,430.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.76, 4,952.86 and 2,430.79 is: 3,640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.76 : 4,952.86 = 2,430.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.76/4,952.86 = 2,430.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.76x = 4,952.86 × 2,430.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.76x = 12,039,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,039,362.56/3,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.83

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