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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.53, 5,016.49 and 2,784.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.53, 5,016.49 and 2,784.67 is: 4,181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.53 : 5,016.49 = 2,784.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.53/5,016.49 = 2,784.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.53x = 5,016.49 × 2,784.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.53x = 13,969,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969,244.13/3,340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.74

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