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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,349.91, 5,027.82 and 2,421.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,349.91, 5,027.82 and 2,421.04 is: 3,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,349.91 : 5,027.82 = 2,421.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,349.91/5,027.82 = 2,421.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,349.91x = 5,027.82 × 2,421.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,349.91x = 12,172,554.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172,554.73/3,349.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.70

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