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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,365.88, 5,033.94 and 2,899.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,365.88, 5,033.94 and 2,899.32 is: 4,336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,365.88 : 5,033.94 = 2,899.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,365.88/5,033.94 = 2,899.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,365.88x = 5,033.94 × 2,899.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,365.88x = 14,595,002.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595,002.92/3,365.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.16

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