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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.86, 5,110.29 and 2,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.86, 5,110.29 and 2,794.80 is: 4,192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.86 : 5,110.29 = 2,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.86/5,110.29 = 2,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.86x = 5,110.29 × 2,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.86x = 14,282,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,257.66/3,406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.21

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