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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.72, 5,003.75 and 2,845.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.72, 5,003.75 and 2,845.53 is: 4,268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.72 : 5,003.75 = 2,845.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.72/5,003.75 = 2,845.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.72x = 5,003.75 × 2,845.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.72x = 14,238,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,306.51/3,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.44

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