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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.31, 4,654.35 and 2,490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.31, 4,654.35 and 2,490.66 is: 3,437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.31 : 4,654.35 = 2,490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.31/4,654.35 = 2,490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.31x = 4,654.35 × 2,490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.31x = 11,592,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,592,403.37/3,372.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.53

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