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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.40, 4,991.10 and 2,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.40, 4,991.10 and 2,290.60 is: 3,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.40 : 4,991.10 = 2,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.40/4,991.10 = 2,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.40x = 4,991.10 × 2,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.40x = 11,432,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,432,613.66/3,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.90

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