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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.66, 5,099.49 and 2,855.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.66, 5,099.49 and 2,855.58 is: 4,287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.66 : 5,099.49 = 2,855.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.66/5,099.49 = 2,855.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.66x = 5,099.49 × 2,855.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.66x = 14,562,001.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,562,001.65/3,396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.15

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