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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.99, 4,660.44 and 2,426.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.99, 4,660.44 and 2,426.91 is: 3,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.99 : 4,660.44 = 2,426.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.99/4,660.44 = 2,426.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.99x = 4,660.44 × 2,426.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.99x = 11,310,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,310,466.17/3,372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.25

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