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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.52, 5,059.96 and 2,284.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.52, 5,059.96 and 2,284.88 is: 3,427.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.52 : 5,059.96 = 2,284.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.52/5,059.96 = 2,284.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.52x = 5,059.96 × 2,284.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.52x = 11,561,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561,401.40/3,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.10

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