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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.44, 4,611.84 and 2,348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.44, 4,611.84 and 2,348.64 is: 3,239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.44 : 4,611.84 = 2,348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.44/4,611.84 = 2,348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.44x = 4,611.84 × 2,348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.44x = 10,831,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831,551.90/3,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.64

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