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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.40, 4,991.52 and 2,725.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.40, 4,991.52 and 2,725.04 is: 4,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.40 : 4,991.52 = 2,725.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.40/4,991.52 = 2,725.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.40x = 4,991.52 × 2,725.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.40x = 13,602,091.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,602,091.66/3,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.66

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