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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.66, 5,019.35 and 2,860.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.66, 5,019.35 and 2,860.23 is: 4,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.66 : 5,019.35 = 2,860.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.66/5,019.35 = 2,860.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.66x = 5,019.35 × 2,860.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.66x = 14,356,481.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356,481.15/3,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.23

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