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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.04, 4,996.20 and 2,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.04, 4,996.20 and 2,460.20 is: 3,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.04 : 4,996.20 = 2,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.04/4,996.20 = 2,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.04x = 4,996.20 × 2,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.04x = 12,291,651.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,291,651.24/3,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.30

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