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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.16, 5,056.41 and 1,814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.16, 5,056.41 and 1,814.02 is: 2,720.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.16 : 5,056.41 = 1,814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.16/5,056.41 = 1,814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.16x = 5,056.41 × 1,814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.16x = 9,172,428.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,172,428.87/3,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.05

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