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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.26, 4,998.83 and 2,453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.26, 4,998.83 and 2,453.73 is: 3,683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.26 : 4,998.83 = 2,453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.26/4,998.83 = 2,453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.26x = 4,998.83 × 2,453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.26x = 12,265,766.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,265,766.87/3,330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,683.13

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