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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.22, 5,058.45 and 2,408.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.22, 5,058.45 and 2,408.34 is: 3,321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.22 : 5,058.45 = 2,408.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.22/5,058.45 = 2,408.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.22x = 5,058.45 × 2,408.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.22x = 12,182,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,182,467.47/3,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.99

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