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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.70, 5,055.81 and 2,830.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.70, 5,055.81 and 2,830.38 is: 4,240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.70 : 5,055.81 = 2,830.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.70/5,055.81 = 2,830.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.70x = 5,055.81 × 2,830.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.70x = 14,309,863.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309,863.51/3,374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.34

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