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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.09, 5,008.24 and 2,027.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.09, 5,008.24 and 2,027.25 is: 3,037.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.09 : 5,008.24 = 2,027.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.09/5,008.24 = 2,027.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.09x = 5,008.24 × 2,027.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.09x = 10,152,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,152,954.54/3,343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.00

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