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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.08, 5,026.44 and 2,428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.08, 5,026.44 and 2,428.32 is: 3,638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.08 : 5,026.44 = 2,428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.08/5,026.44 = 2,428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.08x = 5,026.44 × 2,428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.08x = 12,205,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,205,804.78/3,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.01

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