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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,379.35, 5,068.97 and 2,825.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,379.35, 5,068.97 and 2,825.31 is: 4,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,379.35 : 5,068.97 = 2,825.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,379.35/5,068.97 = 2,825.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,379.35x = 5,068.97 × 2,825.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,379.35x = 14,321,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321,397.50/3,379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.91

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