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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.38, 5,057.40 and 2,396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.38, 5,057.40 and 2,396.63 is: 3,590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.38 : 5,057.40 = 2,396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.38/5,057.40 = 2,396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.38x = 5,057.40 × 2,396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.38x = 12,120,716.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,120,716.56/3,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.92

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