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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.64, 5,059.72 and 2,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.64, 5,059.72 and 2,277.28 is: 3,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.64 : 5,059.72 = 2,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.64/5,059.72 = 2,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.64x = 5,059.72 × 2,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.64x = 11,522,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,522,399.16/3,375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.40

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