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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.52, 5,062.86 and 2,279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.52, 5,062.86 and 2,279.16 is: 3,416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.52 : 5,062.86 = 2,279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.52/5,062.86 = 2,279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.52x = 5,062.86 × 2,279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.52x = 11,539,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,539,068.00/3,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.43

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