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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.58, 4,657.98 and 2,259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.58, 4,657.98 and 2,259.02 is: 3,116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.58 : 4,657.98 = 2,259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.58/4,657.98 = 2,259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.58x = 4,657.98 × 2,259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.58x = 10,522,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522,469.98/3,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.31

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