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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.96, 4,621.46 and 2,355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.96, 4,621.46 and 2,355.88 is: 3,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.96 : 4,621.46 = 2,355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.96/4,621.46 = 2,355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.96x = 4,621.46 × 2,355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.96x = 10,887,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,887,605.18/3,349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,250.07

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