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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.72, 5,106.78 and 2,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.72, 5,106.78 and 2,793.96 is: 4,182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.72 : 5,106.78 = 2,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.72/5,106.78 = 2,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.72x = 5,106.78 × 2,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.72x = 14,268,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,139.05/3,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,182.10

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