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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.66, 5,039.77 and 2,441.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.66, 5,039.77 and 2,441.79 is: 3,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.66 : 5,039.77 = 2,441.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.66/5,039.77 = 2,441.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.66x = 5,039.77 × 2,441.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.66x = 12,306,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,306,028.68/3,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.97

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