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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.64, 5,024.04 and 2,836.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.64, 5,024.04 and 2,836.08 is: 4,252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.64 : 5,024.04 = 2,836.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.64/5,024.04 = 2,836.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.64x = 5,024.04 × 2,836.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.64x = 14,248,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,248,579.36/3,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.49

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