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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.45, 5,056.17 and 2,853.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.45, 5,056.17 and 2,853.63 is: 4,274.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.45 : 5,056.17 = 2,853.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.45/5,056.17 = 2,853.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.45x = 5,056.17 × 2,853.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.45x = 14,428,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,438.40/3,375.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.52

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