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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.26, 4,598.19 and 2,392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.26, 4,598.19 and 2,392.42 is: 3,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.26 : 4,598.19 = 2,392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.26/4,598.19 = 2,392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.26x = 4,598.19 × 2,392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.26x = 11,000,801.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,000,801.72/3,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.33

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