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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.06, 5,052.01 and 2,853.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.06, 5,052.01 and 2,853.39 is: 4,277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.06 : 5,052.01 = 2,853.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.06/5,052.01 = 2,853.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.06x = 5,052.01 × 2,853.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.06x = 14,415,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,415,354.81/3,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.48

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