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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.16, 4,615.48 and 2,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.16, 4,615.48 and 2,018.06 is: 2,785.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.16 : 4,615.48 = 2,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.16/4,615.48 = 2,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.16x = 4,615.48 × 2,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.16x = 9,314,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,314,315.57/3,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.25

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