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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.95, 5,063.18 and 2,711.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.95, 5,063.18 and 2,711.61 is: 4,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.95 : 5,063.18 = 2,711.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.95/5,063.18 = 2,711.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.95x = 5,063.18 × 2,711.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.95x = 13,729,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,729,355.96/3,375.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.82

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