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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.04, 5,116.58 and 2,832.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.04, 5,116.58 and 2,832.86 is: 4,246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.04 : 5,116.58 = 2,832.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.04/5,116.58 = 2,832.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.04x = 5,116.58 × 2,832.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.04x = 14,494,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,494,554.82/3,413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.82

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