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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.34, 4,987.76 and 2,430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.34, 4,987.76 and 2,430.36 is: 3,356.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.34 : 4,987.76 = 2,430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.34/4,987.76 = 2,430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.34x = 4,987.76 × 2,430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.34x = 12,122,058.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,058.47/3,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.66

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