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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.84, 5,082.08 and 2,800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.84, 5,082.08 and 2,800.58 is: 4,219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.84 : 5,082.08 = 2,800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.84/5,082.08 = 2,800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.84x = 5,082.08 × 2,800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.84x = 14,232,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,232,732.19/3,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.81

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