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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.92, 5,022.72 and 2,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.92, 5,022.72 and 2,862.48 is: 4,290.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.92 : 5,022.72 = 2,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.92/5,022.72 = 2,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.92x = 5,022.72 × 2,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.92x = 14,377,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,377,435.55/3,350.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.59

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