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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.93, 4,966.38 and 2,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.93, 4,966.38 and 2,385.45 is: 3,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.93 : 4,966.38 = 2,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.93/4,966.38 = 2,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.93x = 4,966.38 × 2,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.93x = 11,847,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,847,051.17/3,314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.85

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