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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341.95, 5,035.51 and 2,769.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341.95, 5,035.51 and 2,769.69 is: 4,173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341.95 : 5,035.51 = 2,769.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341.95/5,035.51 = 2,769.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341.95x = 5,035.51 × 2,769.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341.95x = 13,946,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,946,801.69/3,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.25

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