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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.97, 4,604.51 and 2,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.97, 4,604.51 and 2,544.39 is: 3,508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.97 : 4,604.51 = 2,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.97/4,604.51 = 2,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.97x = 4,604.51 × 2,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.97x = 11,715,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,715,656.48/3,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.76

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