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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.61, 5,012.38 and 2,302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.61, 5,012.38 and 2,302.49 is: 3,446.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.61 : 5,012.38 = 2,302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.61/5,012.38 = 2,302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.61x = 5,012.38 × 2,302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.61x = 11,540,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,540,954.83/3,348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.49

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