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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.05, 5,045.09 and 2,823.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.05, 5,045.09 and 2,823.47 is: 4,218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.05 : 5,045.09 = 2,823.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.05/5,045.09 = 2,823.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.05x = 5,045.09 × 2,823.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.05x = 14,244,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244,660.26/3,377.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.08

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