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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.09, 5,004.19 and 2,848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.09, 5,004.19 and 2,848.15 is: 4,267.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.09 : 5,004.19 = 2,848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.09/5,004.19 = 2,848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.09x = 5,004.19 × 2,848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.09x = 14,252,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,644.49/3,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.15

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