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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.91, 5,012.74 and 2,741.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.91, 5,012.74 and 2,741.81 is: 4,094.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.91 : 5,012.74 = 2,741.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.91/5,012.74 = 2,741.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.91x = 5,012.74 × 2,741.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.91x = 13,743,966.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,743,966.95/3,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.24

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