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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,360.16, 5,038.08 and 2,866.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,360.16, 5,038.08 and 2,866.72 is: 4,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360.16 : 5,038.08 = 2,866.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360.16/5,038.08 = 2,866.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360.16x = 5,038.08 × 2,866.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360.16x = 14,442,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442,764.70/3,360.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.24

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