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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.94, 4,666.55 and 2,386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.94, 4,666.55 and 2,386.49 is: 3,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.94 : 4,666.55 = 2,386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.94/4,666.55 = 2,386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.94x = 4,666.55 × 2,386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.94x = 11,136,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,136,639.64/3,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.01

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