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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.80, 5,014.40 and 2,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.80, 5,014.40 and 2,854.40 is: 4,284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.80 : 5,014.40 = 2,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.80/5,014.40 = 2,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.80x = 5,014.40 × 2,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.80x = 14,313,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,313,103.36/3,340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,284.33

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