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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.46, 5,016.56 and 2,744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.46, 5,016.56 and 2,744.38 is: 4,098.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.46 : 5,016.56 = 2,744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.46/5,016.56 = 2,744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.46x = 5,016.56 × 2,744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.46x = 13,767,346.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,767,346.93/3,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.08

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