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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.63, 5,054.79 and 2,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.63, 5,054.79 and 2,334.20 is: 3,495.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.63 : 5,054.79 = 2,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.63/5,054.79 = 2,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.63x = 5,054.79 × 2,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.63x = 11,798,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,798,893.25/3,375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.31

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