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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.41, 4,989.62 and 2,287.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.41, 4,989.62 and 2,287.29 is: 3,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.41 : 4,989.62 = 2,287.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.41/4,989.62 = 2,287.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.41x = 4,989.62 × 2,287.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.41x = 11,412,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,412,707.93/3,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.73

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