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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.12, 5,010.36 and 2,849.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.12, 5,010.36 and 2,849.95 is: 4,275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.12 : 5,010.36 = 2,849.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.12/5,010.36 = 2,849.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.12x = 5,010.36 × 2,849.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.12x = 14,279,271.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,279,271.06/3,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.08

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