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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,407.94, 5,105.34 and 2,853.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,407.94, 5,105.34 and 2,853.54 is: 4,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,407.94 : 5,105.34 = 2,853.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,407.94/5,105.34 = 2,853.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,407.94x = 5,105.34 × 2,853.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,407.94x = 14,568,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,291.90/3,407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.81

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