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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.62, 4,623.18 and 2,024.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.62, 4,623.18 and 2,024.38 is: 2,793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.62 : 4,623.18 = 2,024.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.62/4,623.18 = 2,024.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.62x = 4,623.18 × 2,024.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.62x = 9,359,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359,073.13/3,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.24

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