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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.99, 5,021.33 and 2,462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.99, 5,021.33 and 2,462.25 is: 3,692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.99 : 5,021.33 = 2,462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.99/5,021.33 = 2,462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.99x = 5,021.33 × 2,462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.99x = 12,363,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,363,790.16/3,347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.90

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