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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.79, 4,606.09 and 2,382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.79, 4,606.09 and 2,382.46 is: 3,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.79 : 4,606.09 = 2,382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.79/4,606.09 = 2,382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.79x = 4,606.09 × 2,382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.79x = 10,973,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,973,807.71/3,337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.75

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