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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.39, 4,349.41 and 2,800.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.39, 4,349.41 and 2,800.07 is: 3,865.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.39 : 4,349.41 = 2,800.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.39/4,349.41 = 2,800.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.39x = 4,349.41 × 2,800.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.39x = 12,178,664.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,664.49/3,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.77

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