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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.45, 5,013.60 and 2,726.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.45, 5,013.60 and 2,726.80 is: 4,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.45 : 5,013.60 = 2,726.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.45/5,013.60 = 2,726.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.45x = 5,013.60 × 2,726.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.45x = 13,671,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,671,084.48/3,346.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.25

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