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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.82, 5,049.36 and 1,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.82, 5,049.36 and 1,806.96 is: 2,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.82 : 5,049.36 = 1,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.82/5,049.36 = 1,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.82x = 5,049.36 × 1,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.82x = 9,123,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,123,991.55/3,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.36

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