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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.40, 5,022.60 and 1,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.40, 5,022.60 and 1,812.40 is: 2,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.40 : 5,022.60 = 1,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.40/5,022.60 = 1,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.40x = 5,022.60 × 1,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.40x = 9,102,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102,960.24/3,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.60

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