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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.94, 4,628.73 and 2,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.94, 4,628.73 and 2,793.24 is: 3,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.94 : 4,628.73 = 2,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.94/4,628.73 = 2,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.94x = 4,628.73 × 2,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.94x = 12,929,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,929,153.79/3,350.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.37

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