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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.05, 5,043.59 and 2,822.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.05, 5,043.59 and 2,822.47 is: 4,216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.05 : 5,043.59 = 2,822.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.05/5,043.59 = 2,822.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.05x = 5,043.59 × 2,822.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.05x = 14,235,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235,387.45/3,376.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.57

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