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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.68, 5,018.49 and 2,609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.68, 5,018.49 and 2,609.18 is: 3,910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.68 : 5,018.49 = 2,609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.68/5,018.49 = 2,609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.68x = 5,018.49 × 2,609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.68x = 13,094,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094,137.47/3,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.24

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