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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.97, 4,992.77 and 2,433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.97, 4,992.77 and 2,433.99 is: 3,361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.97 : 4,992.77 = 2,433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.97/4,992.77 = 2,433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.97x = 4,992.77 × 2,433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.97x = 12,152,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152,352.25/3,614.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.67

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