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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.88, 4,989.96 and 2,718.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.88, 4,989.96 and 2,718.54 is: 4,059.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.88 : 4,989.96 = 2,718.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.88/4,989.96 = 2,718.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.88x = 4,989.96 × 2,718.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.88x = 13,565,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,565,405.86/3,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.21

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