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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.81, 5,009.25 and 2,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.81, 5,009.25 and 2,414.70 is: 3,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.81 : 5,009.25 = 2,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.81/5,009.25 = 2,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.81x = 5,009.25 × 2,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.81x = 12,095,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095,835.98/3,338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.80

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