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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.75, 4,998.08 and 2,453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.75, 4,998.08 and 2,453.23 is: 3,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.75 : 4,998.08 = 2,453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.75/4,998.08 = 2,453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.75x = 4,998.08 × 2,453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.75x = 12,261,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261,439.80/3,329.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.39

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