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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.78, 5,103.78 and 2,714.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.78, 5,103.78 and 2,714.23 is: 4,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.78 : 5,103.78 = 2,714.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.78/5,103.78 = 2,714.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.78x = 5,103.78 × 2,714.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.78x = 13,852,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,852,832.79/3,406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.25

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