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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.88, 5,011.98 and 2,796.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.88, 5,011.98 and 2,796.86 is: 4,195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.88 : 5,011.98 = 2,796.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.88/5,011.98 = 2,796.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.88x = 5,011.98 × 2,796.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.88x = 14,017,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017,806.38/3,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.84

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