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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.72, 5,002.96 and 2,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.72, 5,002.96 and 2,926.68 is: 4,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.72 : 5,002.96 = 2,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.72/5,002.96 = 2,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.72x = 5,002.96 × 2,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.72x = 14,642,062.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,642,062.97/3,336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.16

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