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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.98, 5,005.71 and 2,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.98, 5,005.71 and 2,726.13 is: 4,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.98 : 5,005.71 = 2,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.98/5,005.71 = 2,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.98x = 5,005.71 × 2,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.98x = 13,646,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,646,216.20/3,334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.84

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