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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.38, 5,011.78 and 2,523.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.38, 5,011.78 and 2,523.19 is: 3,777.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.38 : 5,011.78 = 2,523.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.38/5,011.78 = 2,523.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.38x = 5,011.78 × 2,523.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.38x = 12,645,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645,673.18/3,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.78

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