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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.32, 5,009.62 and 2,823.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.32, 5,009.62 and 2,823.06 is: 4,238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.32 : 5,009.62 = 2,823.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.32/5,009.62 = 2,823.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.32x = 5,009.62 × 2,823.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.32x = 14,142,457.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,142,457.84/3,336.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.94

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