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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.40, 4,967.76 and 2,851.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.40, 4,967.76 and 2,851.32 is: 4,281.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.40 : 4,967.76 = 2,851.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.40/4,967.76 = 2,851.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.40x = 4,967.76 × 2,851.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.40x = 14,164,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164,673.44/3,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.43

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