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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.93, 5,062.35 and 1,812.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.93, 5,062.35 and 1,812.11 is: 2,718.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.93 : 5,062.35 = 1,812.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.93/5,062.35 = 1,812.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.93x = 5,062.35 × 1,812.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.93x = 9,173,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,509.75/3,373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.94

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