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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.82, 5,012.94 and 2,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.82, 5,012.94 and 2,044.34 is: 3,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.82 : 5,012.94 = 2,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.82/5,012.94 = 2,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.82x = 5,012.94 × 2,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.82x = 10,248,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,248,153.76/3,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.06

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