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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.41, 5,011.47 and 2,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.41, 5,011.47 and 2,854.98 is: 4,279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.41 : 5,011.47 = 2,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.41/5,011.47 = 2,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.41x = 5,011.47 × 2,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.41x = 14,307,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,646.62/3,343.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.36

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