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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.70, 5,054.31 and 2,829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.70, 5,054.31 and 2,829.38 is: 4,238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.70 : 5,054.31 = 2,829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.70/5,054.31 = 2,829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.70x = 5,054.31 × 2,829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.70x = 14,300,563.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,300,563.63/3,373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.84

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