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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.46, 5,023.77 and 2,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.46, 5,023.77 and 2,806.30 is: 4,210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.46 : 5,023.77 = 2,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.46/5,023.77 = 2,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.46x = 5,023.77 × 2,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.46x = 14,098,205.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,098,205.75/3,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.36

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