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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.91, 4,994.87 and 2,290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.91, 4,994.87 and 2,290.79 is: 3,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.91 : 4,994.87 = 2,290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.91/4,994.87 = 2,290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.91x = 4,994.87 × 2,290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.91x = 11,442,198.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,442,198.25/3,336.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.98

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