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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.62, 5,017.45 and 2,523.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.62, 5,017.45 and 2,523.18 is: 3,781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.62 : 5,017.45 = 2,523.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.62/5,017.45 = 2,523.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.62x = 5,017.45 × 2,523.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.62x = 12,659,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,659,891.79/3,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.76

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