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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.93, 5,085.96 and 2,802.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.93, 5,085.96 and 2,802.67 is: 4,212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.93 : 5,085.96 = 2,802.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.93/5,085.96 = 2,802.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.93x = 5,085.96 × 2,802.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.93x = 14,254,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,267.51/3,383.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.34

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