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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.78, 5,063.06 and 2,458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.78, 5,063.06 and 2,458.92 is: 3,681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.78 : 5,063.06 = 2,458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.78/5,063.06 = 2,458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.78x = 5,063.06 × 2,458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.78x = 12,449,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449,659.50/3,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.39

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