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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.04, 4,996.80 and 2,458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.04, 4,996.80 and 2,458.08 is: 3,682.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.04 : 4,996.80 = 2,458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.04/4,996.80 = 2,458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.04x = 4,996.80 × 2,458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.04x = 12,282,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,282,534.14/3,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.87

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