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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.44, 5,061.66 and 2,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.44, 5,061.66 and 2,801.32 is: 4,201.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.44 : 5,061.66 = 2,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.44/5,061.66 = 2,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.44x = 5,061.66 × 2,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.44x = 14,179,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,329.39/3,374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.98

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