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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.46, 5,016.21 and 1,618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.46, 5,016.21 and 1,618.30 is: 2,424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.46 : 5,016.21 = 1,618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.46/5,016.21 = 1,618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.46x = 5,016.21 × 1,618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.46x = 8,117,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117,732.64/3,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.32

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