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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.02, 5,015.67 and 1,613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.02, 5,015.67 and 1,613.62 is: 2,418.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.02 : 5,015.67 = 1,613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.02/5,015.67 = 1,613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.02x = 5,015.67 × 1,613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.02x = 8,093,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,385.43/3,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.09

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