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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.89, 5,018.10 and 2,762.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.89, 5,018.10 and 2,762.29 is: 4,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.89 : 5,018.10 = 2,762.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.89/5,018.10 = 2,762.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.89x = 5,018.10 × 2,762.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.89x = 13,861,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,861,447.45/3,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.65

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