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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,663.92, 5,054.46 and 2,404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,663.92, 5,054.46 and 2,404.46 is: 3,317.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,663.92 : 5,054.46 = 2,404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,663.92/5,054.46 = 2,404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,663.92x = 5,054.46 × 2,404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,663.92x = 12,153,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153,246.89/3,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.01

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