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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.37, 5,046.70 and 2,382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.37, 5,046.70 and 2,382.49 is: 3,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.37 : 5,046.70 = 2,382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.37/5,046.70 = 2,382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.37x = 5,046.70 × 2,382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.37x = 12,023,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023,693.71/3,363.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.90

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