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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,393.21, 5,112.93 and 2,790.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,393.21, 5,112.93 and 2,790.42 is: 4,204.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,393.21 : 5,112.93 = 2,790.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,393.21/5,112.93 = 2,790.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,393.21x = 5,112.93 × 2,790.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,393.21x = 14,267,189.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267,189.59/3,393.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.63

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