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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.65, 5,074.61 and 2,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.65, 5,074.61 and 2,838.76 is: 4,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.65 : 5,074.61 = 2,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.65/5,074.61 = 2,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.65x = 5,074.61 × 2,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.65x = 14,405,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405,599.88/3,380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.19

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