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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.89, 4,602.55 and 2,498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.89, 4,602.55 and 2,498.32 is: 3,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.89 : 4,602.55 = 2,498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.89/4,602.55 = 2,498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.89x = 4,602.55 × 2,498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.89x = 11,498,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,498,642.72/3,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.85

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