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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.85, 5,112.45 and 2,790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.85, 5,112.45 and 2,790.08 is: 4,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.85 : 5,112.45 = 2,790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.85/5,112.45 = 2,790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.85x = 5,112.45 × 2,790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.85x = 14,264,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,138.11/3,392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.17

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