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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.96, 5,031.56 and 2,429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.96, 5,031.56 and 2,429.04 is: 3,633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.96 : 5,031.56 = 2,429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.96/5,031.56 = 2,429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.96x = 5,031.56 × 2,429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.96x = 12,221,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,221,860.50/3,363.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.18

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