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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,357.96, 5,014.31 and 2,742.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,357.96, 5,014.31 and 2,742.88 is: 4,095.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,357.96 : 5,014.31 = 2,742.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,357.96/5,014.31 = 2,742.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,357.96x = 5,014.31 × 2,742.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,357.96x = 13,753,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,753,650.61/3,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.84

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