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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,342.60, 5,013.90 and 2,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,342.60, 5,013.90 and 2,910.60 is: 4,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,342.60 : 5,013.90 = 2,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,342.60/5,013.90 = 2,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,342.60x = 5,013.90 × 2,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,342.60x = 14,593,457.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593,457.34/3,342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.90

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