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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.34, 5,166.51 and 2,833.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.34, 5,166.51 and 2,833.87 is: 4,250.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.34 : 5,166.51 = 2,833.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.34/5,166.51 = 2,833.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.34x = 5,166.51 × 2,833.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.34x = 14,641,217.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,641,217.69/3,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.81

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