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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.78, 4,993.63 and 2,450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.78, 4,993.63 and 2,450.27 is: 3,677.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.78 : 4,993.63 = 2,450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.78/4,993.63 = 2,450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.78x = 4,993.63 × 2,450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.78x = 12,235,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235,735.65/3,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.95

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