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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.06, 4,970.40 and 2,399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.06, 4,970.40 and 2,399.74 is: 3,590.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.06 : 4,970.40 = 2,399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.06/4,970.40 = 2,399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.06x = 4,970.40 × 2,399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.06x = 11,927,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,927,667.70/3,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.44

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