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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.26, 4,991.33 and 2,635.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.26, 4,991.33 and 2,635.21 is: 3,953.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.26 : 4,991.33 = 2,635.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.26/4,991.33 = 2,635.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.26x = 4,991.33 × 2,635.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.26x = 13,153,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,153,196.84/3,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.17

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