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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.76, 4,583.34 and 2,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.76, 4,583.34 and 2,396.28 is: 3,307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.76 : 4,583.34 = 2,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.76/4,583.34 = 2,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.76x = 4,583.34 × 2,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.76x = 10,982,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982,965.98/3,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.37

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