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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.16, 5,024.59 and 2,863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.16, 5,024.59 and 2,863.73 is: 4,292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.16 : 5,024.59 = 2,863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.16/5,024.59 = 2,863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.16x = 5,024.59 × 2,863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.16x = 14,389,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389,069.12/3,352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292.48

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