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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.89, 5,081.67 and 2,863.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.89, 5,081.67 and 2,863.95 is: 4,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.89 : 5,081.67 = 2,863.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.89/5,081.67 = 2,863.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.89x = 5,081.67 × 2,863.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.89x = 14,553,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,648.80/3,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.13

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