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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.39, 5,017.35 and 2,761.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.39, 5,017.35 and 2,761.79 is: 4,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.39 : 5,017.35 = 2,761.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.39/5,017.35 = 2,761.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.39x = 5,017.35 × 2,761.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.39x = 13,856,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856,867.06/3,350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.90

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