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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.53, 5,008.91 and 2,027.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.53, 5,008.91 and 2,027.69 is: 3,037.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.53 : 5,008.91 = 2,027.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.53/5,008.91 = 2,027.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.53x = 5,008.91 × 2,027.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.53x = 10,156,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,156,481.53/3,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.65

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