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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.19, 5,008.44 and 2,651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.19, 5,008.44 and 2,651.27 is: 3,975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.19 : 5,008.44 = 2,651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.19/5,008.44 = 2,651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.19x = 5,008.44 × 2,651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.19x = 13,278,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278,726.72/3,340.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.44

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