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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.12, 5,016.70 and 2,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.12, 5,016.70 and 2,522.68 is: 3,781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.12 : 5,016.70 = 2,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.12/5,016.70 = 2,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.12x = 5,016.70 × 2,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.12x = 12,655,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655,497.37/3,347.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.01

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