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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.96, 5,005.80 and 2,365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.96, 5,005.80 and 2,365.20 is: 3,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.96 : 5,005.80 = 2,365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.96/5,005.80 = 2,365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.96x = 5,005.80 × 2,365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.96x = 11,839,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,839,718.16/3,333.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.25

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