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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,415.64, 5,118.40 and 2,803.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,415.64, 5,118.40 and 2,803.64 is: 4,201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,415.64 : 5,118.40 = 2,803.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,415.64/5,118.40 = 2,803.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,415.64x = 5,118.40 × 2,803.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,415.64x = 14,350,150.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350,150.98/3,415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.31

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