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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.57, 4,604.43 and 2,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.57, 4,604.43 and 2,501.24 is: 3,449.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.57 : 4,604.43 = 2,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.57/4,604.43 = 2,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.57x = 4,604.43 × 2,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.57x = 11,516,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,516,784.49/3,338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.62

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