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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.56, 5,054.26 and 2,854.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.56, 5,054.26 and 2,854.89 is: 4,279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.56 : 5,054.26 = 2,854.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.56/5,054.26 = 2,854.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.56x = 5,054.26 × 2,854.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.56x = 14,429,356.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,429,356.33/3,371.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.73

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