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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.68, 5,011.97 and 2,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.68, 5,011.97 and 2,418.80 is: 3,625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.68 : 5,011.97 = 2,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.68/5,011.97 = 2,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.68x = 5,011.97 × 2,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.68x = 12,122,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,122,915.88/3,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.62

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