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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,324.80, 4,990.40 and 2,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,324.80, 4,990.40 and 2,838.40 is: 4,260.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,324.80 : 4,990.40 = 2,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,324.80/4,990.40 = 2,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,324.80x = 4,990.40 × 2,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,324.80x = 14,164,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164,751.36/3,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.33

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