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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,345.72, 5,011.18 and 2,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,345.72, 5,011.18 and 2,759.37 is: 4,132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,345.72 : 5,011.18 = 2,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,345.72/5,011.18 = 2,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,345.72x = 5,011.18 × 2,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,345.72x = 13,827,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,827,699.76/3,345.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.95

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