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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.91, 5,077.08 and 2,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.91, 5,077.08 and 2,457.90 is: 3,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.91 : 5,077.08 = 2,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.91/5,077.08 = 2,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.91x = 5,077.08 × 2,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.91x = 12,478,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,478,954.93/3,383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.73

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