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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.54, 4,989.45 and 2,455.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.54, 4,989.45 and 2,455.69 is: 3,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.54 : 4,989.45 = 2,455.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.54/4,989.45 = 2,455.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.54x = 4,989.45 × 2,455.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.54x = 12,252,548.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,252,548.78/3,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.53

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