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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.42, 5,012.31 and 2,027.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.42, 5,012.31 and 2,027.29 is: 3,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.42 : 5,012.31 = 2,027.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.42/5,012.31 = 2,027.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.42x = 5,012.31 × 2,027.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.42x = 10,161,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,161,405.94/3,340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.95

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