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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.39, 5,038.61 and 2,391.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.39, 5,038.61 and 2,391.39 is: 3,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.39 : 5,038.61 = 2,391.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.39/5,038.61 = 2,391.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.39x = 5,038.61 × 2,391.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.39x = 12,049,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049,269.61/3,363.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.48

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