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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.45, 5,016.13 and 1,785.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.45, 5,016.13 and 1,785.49 is: 2,676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.45 : 5,016.13 = 1,785.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.45/5,016.13 = 1,785.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.45x = 5,016.13 × 1,785.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.45x = 8,956,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,956,249.95/3,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,676.34

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