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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.33, 5,063.55 and 2,761.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.33, 5,063.55 and 2,761.44 is: 4,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.33 : 5,063.55 = 2,761.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.33/5,063.55 = 2,761.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.33x = 5,063.55 × 2,761.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.33x = 13,982,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,982,689.51/3,375.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.61

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