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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.34, 5,022.61 and 2,858.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.34, 5,022.61 and 2,858.29 is: 4,287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.34 : 5,022.61 = 2,858.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.34/5,022.61 = 2,858.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.34x = 5,022.61 × 2,858.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.34x = 14,356,056.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356,056.23/3,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.52

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