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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.82, 5,093.97 and 2,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.82, 5,093.97 and 2,708.62 is: 4,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.82 : 5,093.97 = 2,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.82/5,093.97 = 2,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.82x = 5,093.97 × 2,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.82x = 13,797,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797,629.02/3,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.34

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