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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.45, 4,623.62 and 2,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.45, 4,623.62 and 2,024.12 is: 2,793.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.45 : 4,623.62 = 2,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.45/4,623.62 = 2,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.45x = 4,623.62 × 2,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.45x = 9,358,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,358,728.48/3,350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.28

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