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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,402.84, 5,095.62 and 2,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,402.84, 5,095.62 and 2,823.96 is: 4,228.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,402.84 : 5,095.62 = 2,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,402.84/5,095.62 = 2,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,402.84x = 5,095.62 × 2,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,402.84x = 14,389,827.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389,827.06/3,402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,228.77

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