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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.52, 4,994.58 and 2,362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.52, 4,994.58 and 2,362.58 is: 3,545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.52 : 4,994.58 = 2,362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.52/4,994.58 = 2,362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.52x = 4,994.58 × 2,362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.52x = 11,800,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,800,094.82/3,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.15

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