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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.88, 4,996.77 and 2,452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.88, 4,996.77 and 2,452.36 is: 3,681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.88 : 4,996.77 = 2,452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.88/4,996.77 = 2,452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.88x = 4,996.77 × 2,452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.88x = 12,253,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,253,866.62/3,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.08

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