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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.16, 5,011.47 and 2,522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.16, 5,011.47 and 2,522.94 is: 3,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.16 : 5,011.47 = 2,522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.16/5,011.47 = 2,522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.16x = 5,011.47 × 2,522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.16x = 12,643,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643,638.12/3,347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.42

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