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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.66, 4,991.26 and 2,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.66, 4,991.26 and 2,396.48 is: 3,608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.66 : 4,991.26 = 2,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.66/4,991.26 = 2,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.66x = 4,991.26 × 2,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.66x = 11,961,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,961,454.76/3,314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.65

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