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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.09, 5,005.68 and 2,849.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.09, 5,005.68 and 2,849.15 is: 4,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.09 : 5,005.68 = 2,849.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.09/5,005.68 = 2,849.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.09x = 5,005.68 × 2,849.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.09x = 14,261,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,933.17/3,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.65

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