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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.92, 5,033.20 and 2,869.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.92, 5,033.20 and 2,869.48 is: 4,301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.92 : 5,033.20 = 2,869.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.92/5,033.20 = 2,869.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.92x = 5,033.20 × 2,869.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.92x = 14,442,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442,666.74/3,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.08

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