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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,358.18, 5,027.55 and 2,804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,358.18, 5,027.55 and 2,804.14 is: 4,198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,358.18 : 5,027.55 = 2,804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,358.18/5,027.55 = 2,804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,358.18x = 5,027.55 × 2,804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,358.18x = 14,097,954.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097,954.06/3,358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.09

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