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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,361.62, 5,046.06 and 2,844.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,361.62, 5,046.06 and 2,844.03 is: 4,269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,361.62 : 5,046.06 = 2,844.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,361.62/5,046.06 = 2,844.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,361.62x = 5,046.06 × 2,844.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,361.62x = 14,351,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,351,146.02/3,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.12

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