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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,359.96, 5,017.30 and 2,744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,359.96, 5,017.30 and 2,744.88 is: 4,098.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,359.96 : 5,017.30 = 2,744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,359.96/5,017.30 = 2,744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,359.96x = 5,017.30 × 2,744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,359.96x = 13,771,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,771,872.70/3,359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.82

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