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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.03, 5,015.74 and 2,784.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.03, 5,015.74 and 2,784.17 is: 4,181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.03 : 5,015.74 = 2,784.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.03/5,015.74 = 2,784.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.03x = 5,015.74 × 2,784.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.03x = 13,964,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,964,640.80/3,340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.00

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