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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.64, 5,015.04 and 2,830.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.64, 5,015.04 and 2,830.08 is: 4,243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.64 : 5,015.04 = 2,830.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.64/5,015.04 = 2,830.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.64x = 5,015.04 × 2,830.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.64x = 14,192,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192,964.40/3,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.50

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