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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.58, 4,994.10 and 2,448.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.58, 4,994.10 and 2,448.14 is: 3,668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.58 : 4,994.10 = 2,448.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.58/4,994.10 = 2,448.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.58x = 4,994.10 × 2,448.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.58x = 12,226,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,226,252.21/3,332.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.71

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