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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.83, 5,002.38 and 2,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.83, 5,002.38 and 2,452.66 is: 3,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.83 : 5,002.38 = 2,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.83/5,002.38 = 2,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.83x = 5,002.38 × 2,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.83x = 12,269,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,269,137.33/3,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.30

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