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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.02, 5,013.24 and 1,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.02, 5,013.24 and 1,612 is: 2,414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.02 : 5,013.24 = 1,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.02/5,013.24 = 1,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.02x = 5,013.24 × 1,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.02x = 8,081,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,342.88/3,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.49

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