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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.62, 4,580.97 and 2,418.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.62, 4,580.97 and 2,418.96 is: 3,341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.62 : 4,580.97 = 2,418.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.62/4,580.97 = 2,418.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.62x = 4,580.97 × 2,418.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.62x = 11,081,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,081,183.19/3,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.11

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