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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.52, 4,614.66 and 2,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.52, 4,614.66 and 2,018.28 is: 2,784.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.52 : 4,614.66 = 2,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.52/4,614.66 = 2,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.52x = 4,614.66 × 2,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.52x = 9,313,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313,675.98/3,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.76

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