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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.37, 5,115.25 and 2,716.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.37, 5,115.25 and 2,716.94 is: 4,071.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.37 : 5,115.25 = 2,716.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.37/5,115.25 = 2,716.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.37x = 5,115.25 × 2,716.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.37x = 13,897,833.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897,833.33/3,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,071.59

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