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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.94, 5,006.05 and 2,820.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.94, 5,006.05 and 2,820.69 is: 4,235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.94 : 5,006.05 = 2,820.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.94/5,006.05 = 2,820.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.94x = 5,006.05 × 2,820.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.94x = 14,120,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,490.14/3,333.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.38

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