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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,377.70, 5,042.25 and 2,881.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,377.70, 5,042.25 and 2,881.98 is: 4,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,377.70 : 5,042.25 = 2,881.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,377.70/5,042.25 = 2,881.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,377.70x = 5,042.25 × 2,881.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,377.70x = 14,531,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,663.66/3,377.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.24

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