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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.35, 4,952.93 and 2,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.35, 4,952.93 and 2,843.40 is: 4,255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.35 : 4,952.93 = 2,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.35/4,952.93 = 2,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.35x = 4,952.93 × 2,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.35x = 14,083,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,083,146.95/3,309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.57

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