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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,344.88, 5,009.56 and 2,845.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,344.88, 5,009.56 and 2,845.84 is: 4,262.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,344.88 : 5,009.56 = 2,845.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,344.88/5,009.56 = 2,845.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,344.88x = 5,009.56 × 2,845.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,344.88x = 14,256,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,256,406.23/3,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.16

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