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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,384.23, 5,068.91 and 2,792.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,384.23, 5,068.91 and 2,792.57 is: 4,182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,384.23 : 5,068.91 = 2,792.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,384.23/5,068.91 = 2,792.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,384.23x = 5,068.91 × 2,792.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,384.23x = 14,155,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,155,246.69/3,384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.71

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