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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373, 5,058.96 and 2,396.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373, 5,058.96 and 2,396.14 is: 3,593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373 : 5,058.96 = 2,396.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373/5,058.96 = 2,396.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373x = 5,058.96 × 2,396.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373x = 12,121,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121,976.41/3,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.83

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