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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.79, 5,039.96 and 2,441.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.79, 5,039.96 and 2,441.91 is: 3,664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.79 : 5,039.96 = 2,441.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.79/5,039.96 = 2,441.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.79x = 5,039.96 × 2,441.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.79x = 12,307,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,116.51/3,358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.16

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