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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.77, 4,970.30 and 2,344.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.77, 4,970.30 and 2,344.77 is: 3,513.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.77 : 4,970.30 = 2,344.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.77/4,970.30 = 2,344.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.77x = 4,970.30 × 2,344.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.77x = 11,654,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,654,198.61/3,316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.72

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