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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.23, 5,007.98 and 2,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.23, 5,007.98 and 2,413.28 is: 3,609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.23 : 5,007.98 = 2,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.23/5,007.98 = 2,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.23x = 5,007.98 × 2,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.23x = 12,085,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,085,676.53/3,348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.58

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