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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.62, 4,967.94 and 2,385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.62, 4,967.94 and 2,385.38 is: 3,577.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.62 : 4,967.94 = 2,385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.62/4,967.94 = 2,385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.62x = 4,967.94 × 2,385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.62x = 11,850,424.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,850,424.72/3,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.36

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