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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.89, 4,623.81 and 2,825.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.89, 4,623.81 and 2,825.12 is: 3,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.89 : 4,623.81 = 2,825.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.89/4,623.81 = 2,825.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.89x = 4,623.81 × 2,825.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.89x = 13,062,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,818.11/3,356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.35

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