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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.93, 4,989.31 and 2,543.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.93, 4,989.31 and 2,543.93 is: 3,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.93 : 4,989.31 = 2,543.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.93/4,989.31 = 2,543.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.93x = 4,989.31 × 2,543.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.93x = 12,692,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692,424.80/3,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.34

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