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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,354.96, 5,009.84 and 2,739.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,354.96, 5,009.84 and 2,739.88 is: 4,091.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,354.96 : 5,009.84 = 2,739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,354.96/5,009.84 = 2,739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,354.96x = 5,009.84 × 2,739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,354.96x = 13,726,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,726,360.42/3,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.37

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