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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.92, 5,011.08 and 2,522.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.92, 5,011.08 and 2,522.70 is: 3,777.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.92 : 5,011.08 = 2,522.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.92/5,011.08 = 2,522.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.92x = 5,011.08 × 2,522.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.92x = 12,641,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,641,451.52/3,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.04

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