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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.91, 4,583.43 and 2,436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.91, 4,583.43 and 2,436.16 is: 3,361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.91 : 4,583.43 = 2,436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.91/4,583.43 = 2,436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.91x = 4,583.43 × 2,436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.91x = 11,165,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,165,968.83/3,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.31

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