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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.40, 4,968.60 and 2,842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.40, 4,968.60 and 2,842.60 is: 4,263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.40 : 4,968.60 = 2,842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.40/4,968.60 = 2,842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.40x = 4,968.60 × 2,842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.40x = 14,123,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123,742.36/3,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.90

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