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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.04, 5,019.91 and 2,860.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.04, 5,019.91 and 2,860.61 is: 4,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.04 : 5,019.91 = 2,860.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.04/5,019.91 = 2,860.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.04x = 5,019.91 × 2,860.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.04x = 14,359,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,359,972.49/3,349.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.79

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