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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.94, 4,606.59 and 2,812.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.94, 4,606.59 and 2,812.83 is: 3,874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.94 : 4,606.59 = 2,812.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.94/4,606.59 = 2,812.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.94x = 4,606.59 × 2,812.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.94x = 12,957,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957,540.49/3,343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.93

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