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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.06, 5,046.86 and 2,817.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.06, 5,046.86 and 2,817.02 is: 4,217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.06 : 5,046.86 = 2,817.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.06/5,046.86 = 2,817.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.06x = 5,046.86 × 2,817.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.06x = 14,217,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,066.24/3,371.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.39

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