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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.34, 5,023.62 and 2,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.34, 5,023.62 and 2,464.74 is: 3,695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.34 : 5,023.62 = 2,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.34/5,023.62 = 2,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.34x = 5,023.62 × 2,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.34x = 12,381,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381,917.16/3,350.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.72

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