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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.39, 5,066.33 and 2,414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.39, 5,066.33 and 2,414.87 is: 3,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.39 : 5,066.33 = 2,414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.39/5,066.33 = 2,414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.39x = 5,066.33 × 2,414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.39x = 12,234,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,234,490.92/3,672.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.48

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