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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,356.94, 5,027.79 and 2,891.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,356.94, 5,027.79 and 2,891.01 is: 4,329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,356.94 : 5,027.79 = 2,891.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,356.94/5,027.79 = 2,891.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,356.94x = 5,027.79 × 2,891.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,356.94x = 14,535,391.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535,391.17/3,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,329.95

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