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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.83, 5,009.65 and 2,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.83, 5,009.65 and 2,739.76 is: 4,091.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.83 : 5,009.65 = 2,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.83/5,009.65 = 2,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.83x = 5,009.65 × 2,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.83x = 13,725,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,725,223.91/3,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.18

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