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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.53, 5,017.99 and 2,785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.53, 5,017.99 and 2,785.67 is: 4,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.53 : 5,017.99 = 2,785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.53/5,017.99 = 2,785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.53x = 5,017.99 × 2,785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.53x = 13,978,432.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,978,432.15/3,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.25

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