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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.08, 5,129.15 and 2,763.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.08, 5,129.15 and 2,763.77 is: 4,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.08 : 5,129.15 = 2,763.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.08/5,129.15 = 2,763.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.08x = 5,129.15 × 2,763.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.08x = 14,175,751.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,751.43/3,421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.65

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