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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.04, 4,993.20 and 2,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.04, 4,993.20 and 2,458.20 is: 3,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.04 : 4,993.20 = 2,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.04/4,993.20 = 2,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.04x = 4,993.20 × 2,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.04x = 12,274,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,274,284.24/3,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.30

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