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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,355.96, 5,011.33 and 2,740.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,355.96, 5,011.33 and 2,740.88 is: 4,092.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,355.96 : 5,011.33 = 2,740.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,355.96/5,011.33 = 2,740.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,355.96x = 5,011.33 × 2,740.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,355.96x = 13,735,454.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735,454.17/3,355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.86

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