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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.28, 5,017.71 and 1,962.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.28, 5,017.71 and 1,962.33 is: 2,942.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.28 : 5,017.71 = 1,962.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.28/5,017.71 = 1,962.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.28x = 5,017.71 × 1,962.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.28x = 9,846,402.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846,402.86/3,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.49

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