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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,364.56, 5,043.77 and 2,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,364.56, 5,043.77 and 2,847.88 is: 4,269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,364.56 : 5,043.77 = 2,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,364.56/5,043.77 = 2,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,364.56x = 5,043.77 × 2,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,364.56x = 14,364,068.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364,068.64/3,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.22

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