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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.86, 5,013.17 and 2,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.86, 5,013.17 and 2,901.18 is: 4,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.86 : 5,013.17 = 2,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.86/5,013.17 = 2,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.86x = 5,013.17 × 2,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.86x = 14,544,094.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,544,094.03/3,328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.09

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