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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.44, 5,133.98 and 2,841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.44, 5,133.98 and 2,841.05 is: 4,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.44 : 5,133.98 = 2,841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.44/5,133.98 = 2,841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.44x = 5,133.98 × 2,841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.44x = 14,585,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,585,899.38/3,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.63

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