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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.84, 4,620.36 and 2,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.84, 4,620.36 and 2,356.24 is: 3,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.84 : 4,620.36 = 2,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.84/4,620.36 = 2,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.84x = 4,620.36 × 2,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.84x = 10,886,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886,677.05/3,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.91

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