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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,339.48, 5,009.58 and 2,049.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,339.48, 5,009.58 and 2,049.24 is: 3,074.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,339.48 : 5,009.58 = 2,049.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,339.48/5,009.58 = 2,049.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,339.48x = 5,009.58 × 2,049.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,339.48x = 10,265,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265,831.72/3,339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.08

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