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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,416.37, 5,134.74 and 2,835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,416.37, 5,134.74 and 2,835.18 is: 4,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,416.37 : 5,134.74 = 2,835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,416.37/5,134.74 = 2,835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,416.37x = 5,134.74 × 2,835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,416.37x = 14,557,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,557,912.15/3,416.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.22

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