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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.76, 5,014.37 and 2,424.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.76, 5,014.37 and 2,424.88 is: 3,638.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.76 : 5,014.37 = 2,424.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.76/5,014.37 = 2,424.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.76x = 5,014.37 × 2,424.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.76x = 12,159,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,159,245.53/3,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.57

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