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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.76, 5,057.33 and 2,858.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.76, 5,057.33 and 2,858.64 is: 4,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.76 : 5,057.33 = 2,858.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.76/5,057.33 = 2,858.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.76x = 5,057.33 × 2,858.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.76x = 14,457,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457,085.83/3,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.01

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