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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.40, 5,021.14 and 2,760.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.40, 5,021.14 and 2,760.33 is: 4,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.40 : 5,021.14 = 2,760.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.40/5,021.14 = 2,760.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.40x = 5,021.14 × 2,760.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.40x = 13,860,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,860,003.38/3,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.17

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