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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.12, 5,002.72 and 2,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.12, 5,002.72 and 2,102.72 is: 3,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.12 : 5,002.72 = 2,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.12/5,002.72 = 2,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.12x = 5,002.72 × 2,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.12x = 10,519,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,519,319.40/3,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.00

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