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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.40, 5,011.99 and 2,741.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.40, 5,011.99 and 2,741.31 is: 4,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.40 : 5,011.99 = 2,741.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.40/5,011.99 = 2,741.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.40x = 5,011.99 × 2,741.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.40x = 13,739,411.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,739,411.45/3,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.49

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