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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.65, 4,994.94 and 2,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.65, 4,994.94 and 2,451.15 is: 3,679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.65 : 4,994.94 = 2,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.65/4,994.94 = 2,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.65x = 4,994.94 × 2,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.65x = 12,243,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,243,347.18/3,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.28

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