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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.98, 5,073.66 and 2,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.98, 5,073.66 and 2,835.42 is: 4,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.98 : 5,073.66 = 2,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.98/5,073.66 = 2,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.98x = 5,073.66 × 2,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.98x = 14,385,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,385,957.04/3,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.45

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