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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.20, 5,022.72 and 2,614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.20, 5,022.72 and 2,614.72 is: 3,923.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.20 : 5,022.72 = 2,614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.20/5,022.72 = 2,614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.20x = 5,022.72 × 2,614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.20x = 13,133,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133,006.44/3,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.58

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