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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.86, 5,007.96 and 2,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.86, 5,007.96 and 2,746.44 is: 4,135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.86 : 5,007.96 = 2,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.86/5,007.96 = 2,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.86x = 5,007.96 × 2,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.86x = 13,754,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,754,061.66/3,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.49

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